Job details

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT

The role

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) within the Nursing and Midwifery Staffing Team (NMST) provides flexible workforce support which is allocated on a shift-by-shift basis across clinical areas within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. NMST AINs are primarily utilised to fill emergent leave through daily shift‑to‑shift allocations.

NMST AINs may be required to provide one‑to‑one patient supervision (specialling) for safety, behavioural, or specific observation purposes, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

AINs may be appointed to temporary or permanent roles in alignment with their skills and experience as service needs require and are supported through a collaborative model involving Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services Clinical Nurses and local unit clinical leads.

Requirements:

• Highly Desirable: Applicants who meet one of the following criteria:
  • 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.
  • Evidence of recent direct patient care experience obtained within Australia, through employment and/or supervised clinical placement, within the past 12 months, relevant to the Assistant in Nursing designation.
• Shift Availability: This casual position offers opportunities to work across a variety of 24/7 shift types. 

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

• Salary range: $43.81 - $47.97 p.h. (casual rate) (NG1-1)
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
• Locality and Uniform allowance
• Plus great Salary Sacrificing options to increase take-home pay, available for long term casual staff.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Assist clients with activities of daily living and other tasks as delegated by the registered nurse/midwife.
• Work effectively with clients, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.
• Effectively communicate information verbally and in writing.
• Use or learn to use information systems appropriate to the position.
• Willingness to undertake education as required by the role.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome;  please contact: Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services on (07) 4433 1722

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV684686

Applications close: Tuesday, 8 June 2027

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

Further information

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

Documents

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

• Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-13.05.24 (05.24.Pdf)
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF)
  
  NG1-1 Assistant in Nursing (NMWS) 30463597 (Word)