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Assistant in Nursing (AIN), Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service, Cairns Hospital
Cairns Hospital
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Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Nursing |
| Classification | Nurse Grade 1 (1) |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH679461 |
| Closing date | 10-May-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Mitchell Laburn |
| Contact details | 42269502 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service provide an extensive range of health services at more thatn 30 regional, rural and remote facilities across a geographical area of 142,900 square kilometres. The Health Service is 95 percent self-sufficient with only a small number of high- level acute services being provided in Townsville and Brisbane.
The Adult Acute Mental Health Inpatient Units are located within Cairns Hospital. Mental Health Level 1 (MHU1) and Mental Health Level 2 (MHU2) are designed equally to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for people with acute mental health problems requiring treatment in an inpatient setting and who cannot be managed in a less restrictive environment in the community.
The Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a 10-bed ward and is a specialised unit within the Cairns Hospital. PICU provides intensive psychiatric care for patients experiencing acute mental health crises or severe psychiatric symptoms.
About your role:
As an Assistant in Nursing, your role will include (but is not limited to):
- Build therapeutic relationships with consumers based on trust, warmth, and empathy.
- Perform visual observations and document in ieMR as required
- Complete stock management duties as required
- Assist Nursing staff as required within scope
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
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. If the information requested in the 'how to apply' section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
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