Join Sunshine Coast Health as an Assistant in Nursing (Nurse Grade 1, Band 1 or Band 2 – Sterilising Services). You’ll provide person-centred support under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Midwife, contributing to safe, quality care. AINs assist with daily care needs and patient comfort, while AINs in Sterilising also clean, sterilise and maintain equipment to support infection control. Roles are available permanent, temporary or casual, with full-time, part-time and flexible hours across our services. Based from Caloundra to Gympie, you’ll join a values-based organisation that respects and promotes human rights. As part of our Base Grade Nursing campaign, you may complete online assessments, an interview and provide documentation. Applicants may also opt to be considered for the SCUH Permanent Nurse and Midwife Pool.

Job details

Join Sunshine Coast Health as an Assistant in Nursing (Nurse Grade 1, Band 1 or Band 2 – Sterilising Services). You'll provide person-centred support under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Midwife, contributing to safe, quality care. AINs assist with daily care needs and patient comfort, while AINs in Sterilising also clean, sterilise and maintain equipment to support infection control. Roles are available permanent, temporary or casual, with full-time, part-time and flexible hours across our services. Based from Caloundra to Gympie, you'll join a values-based organisation that respects and promotes human rights. As part of our Base Grade Nursing campaign, you may complete online assessments, an interview and provide documentation. Applicants may also opt to be considered for the SCUH Permanent Nurse and Midwife Pool. 

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provide safe, person-centred support under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Midwife, contributing to quality care outcomes.

• Adhere to defined service quality standards, infection control practices, and workplace health and safety policies.

• Maintain competence and practice within scope of role, in line with professional standards, codes of conduct, and Queensland Public Service values.

• Support a respectful, inclusive, and safe environment for patients, consumers, and colleagues, contributing to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Salary between $65,828 - $72,079 p.a. (f/t), or salary rates: $33.20 - $44.71 p.h, (Nurse Grade 1 - Band 1) and between $71,234 - $73,319 p.a. (f/t), or salary rates: $35.92 - $45.48 p.h, (Nurse Grade 1 - Band 2) employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) (Talent pipeline progression towards full time and part time vacancies across the SCH). Applications will remain current for 12 months. Please note: only applications from candidates will be accepted (applications that may result in an agency fee will not be considered). 

Why work for us?

We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
As a Queensland Health employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for our people and our community. We encourage people of all genders, races, ages and abilities to apply for roles within our Health Service.
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Sunshine Coast here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/sunshinecoast/careers

As a Sunshine Coast Health employee, you will receive competitive remuneration and have access to:
• A wellness program;
• Generous superannuation;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Career training and development; and
• Salary packaging.

How to Apply - All required forms can be found attached beneath this job advertisement 

Please provide the following required information to assess your suitability of your application: (Current Sunshine Coast Health Service employees do not need to submit pre-employment documents; however, you must still provide your nominated referees)

• Cover Letter and CV/Resume
• Justice of the Peace (JP) certified identification (x3)
• Justice of the Peace (JP) certified qualifications
• Employee Screening Consent Form
• Candidate evidence for Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD From B)
• Serious Discipline History Form and Health Professional Declaration From
• Copy of valid Blue Card type P (PAID)
• Nominated Referee Form
• Non-Australian Citizen Applicants: VEVO Form and supporting documents Visa Grant Notice/Passport.

Check out the latest updates here:
https://www.sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au/ 

Further information

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

**APPLICANTS ARE TO APPLY ONLINE** The following file types are accepted: .jpg, .gif, .bmp, .png, .rtf, .txt, .doc and docx. Do not upload zipped files, tagged pdfs or protected documents. Click on the "Apply" button to submit your application.

Documents

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

• SCH Nursing How to Apply Information (PDF, 783KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Employment_screening_consent_form (PDF, 399KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Nursing Recruitment VPD Form A (PDF, 273KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SCH Applicant VPD Form B (PDF, 390KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SCH Health Professional Declaration From (PDF, 755KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SCH Serious Discipline History Form (PDF, 669KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SCH VEVO check immigration (PDF, 49KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SCH Nominated Referee Form (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SCH Agreement to work 12 hour shifts (PDF, 274KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  SC661858-Role description - Nurse Grade 1, Band 1 (PDF, 392KB)
  Role Description
  
  SC661858-Role description - Nurse Grade 1, Band 2 (PDF, 541KB)
  Role Description