Join our team as a casual Assistant in Nursing! This flexible role is perfect for students studying nursing or aged care who want hands-on experience in a caring environment.

Enjoy flexible shifts that fit your study schedule, while gaining practical skills in aged care and healthcare settings. We’re looking for compassionate, reliable individuals with excellent communication and teamwork skills, eager to make a positive difference. Be part of a supportive team and develop essential skills for your future career.

If you're passionate about providing high-quality care and want to grow in the industry, apply now and take the next step in your healthcare with Eventide Home!

Job details

About us:

Eventide Home is an 80-bed residential aged care facility, located in Rockhampton. To create a home like environment for residents, the facility actively encourages family to participate in resident activities and care planning. The facility boasts spacious gardens, under cover safe walking promenades with shady seating, an inter denominational chapel, hairdresser and concert hall. The facility is made up of 3 units – Courts, Lodges and Banksia - the administration unit.

About the role:

Assist in the provision of a high standard of safe nursing care focussed on resident needs, under the supervision and direction of Registered Nurses (RN's). This position works collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and reliable care is provided within the dynamic health environment of Eventide Home Rockhampton.

About you:

• Whilst not mandatory, a Certificate III Aged Care (or equivalent) or are undertaking and successfully completed the second semester of the second year of a pre-registration university program in a nursing qualification approved by the Nursing and midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA).
• Previous experience in residential care or a health service would be well regarded.

What we offer:

• An hourly rate between $40.83 - $44.71 p.h. (Including 25% casual loading)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I659883

Applications close: Sunday, 14 December 2025

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Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  RK5I659883 - Assistant in Nursing Talent Pool (PDF, 356KB)
  Role Description