Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Ingham Health Service, provides an integrated service encompassing a range of community-based services, provision of Allied Health services and traditional hospital-based services of an Inpatient Ward, an Emergency Department, a limited range of surgical procedures and a range of support services including X-ray, Pharmacy, Administration and Operational Services.

Job details

Are you ready to make a difference in public healthcare?

Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".

Our values are:

Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.

About the opportunity:

Position: Assistant In Nursing

Vacancy: Casual (4 positions available)

Location: Ingham Health Service

As an AIN, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses. Your responsibilities will include performing service activities and direct patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse. While you will work closely with our nursing team, you will also retain accountability for your personal actions in fulfilling your role.

Enjoy a casual rate of: $41.50 to $45.44 p.h. (Nurse Grade 1 Band 1)

Requirements:

• • • Highly Desirable: Applicants who meet one of the following criteria are considered highly desirable:
      • Hold a relevant Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Service Assistant or equivalent, or
      • Successful completion of the first semester full-time equivalent Diploma of Nursing course including all theoretical and clinical competencies, or
      • Successful completion of the first year full-time equivalent undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing course including all theoretical and clinical competencies.
    • Shift Workers: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster, which will include participation in an on-call roster.
    • On call: Appointees may be required to participate in an on-call roster.
    • This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
    • Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

With challenge comes opportunity; utilise your resilience and join the rewarding and interesting profession of providing exceptional, accessible healthcare and support to our community, your community.

Apply now if you want to help us shape the future of healthcare while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact:
Karin Laws on (07) 4720 3084.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV635345

Applications close: Thursday, 22 May 2025

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents’ section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• NG 1-1 Assistant in Nursing (RHSG - Ingham) 32027414 (Word, 359KB)
  Role Description
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (PDF, 70KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Application Kit