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Assistant in Nursing (AIN) and Undergraduate Student in Nursing (USIN), Mossman


Mossman

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The Mossman Multi-Purpose Health Service are seeking Assistant in Nursing (AIN) and Undergraduate Student in Nursing (USIN) to join them. In this role you will provide compassionate, person-centred care and support to patients and residents across acute, rehabilitation, palliative, and aged care services, assisting with daily care needs in a safe, respectful, and caring environment.

Job details

Position status Casual
Position type Flexible
Occupational group Health - Nursing
Classification Nurse Grade 1 (1), Nurse Grade 2
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/CAH693209
Closing date 01-Nov-2026
Job duration
Contact person Ruth Hayward
Contact details 0740841294
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About us:

We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.

Mossman Multi-Purpose Health Service provides emergency, general medical, clinical and diagnostic services, x-ray, ultrasound, and pharmacy all available onsite. The hospital has 24 inpatient beds, 9 dialysis chairs and 8 residential aged care beds.
The facility is a charming Spanish Mission-style building dating back to the 1930s. Mossman township is located approximately 1.5 hours drive north of Cairns and within a 20-minute drive of Port Douglas. Mossman offers a fantastic base from which to explore hiking tracks, mountain bike trails, World Heritage-listed rainforest, and the nearby Mossman Gorge.
 
About your role:

Your main tasks may include (but are not limited to):

  • Provide person-centred care and support, including assistance with daily living activities, feeding, continence management, communication, and emotional wellbeing.

  • Deliver safe and effective care, including pressure area care, dementia and delirium support, and implementation of supportive behaviour strategies.

  • Maintain a safe care environment, including restocking supplies and using mechanical aids to support safe patient handling and mobility.

For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

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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.

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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