Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km², delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.

Home Hill Hospital, Ayr and Home Hill Health Services serve a population of 17,000 people and have two facilities; these are the Ayr and Home Hill Hospitals.

We are planning and innovating for the future, advancing healthcare through impactful research, training tomorrow’s health sector workforce.

Job details

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

About your opportunity

Assistant in Nursing – 2 x casual positions available

This role supports the registered staff in the delivery of daily cares, inclusive of assisting patients with their personal care needs such as showering, toileting, shaving, oral hygiene, dressing and eating. Assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs. Following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems.

Generous casual rates of $40.83 - $44.71 (Nurse Grade 1 Band 1) :

• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

What we are looking for?:

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

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements

• Highly Desirable: Applicants who meet one of the following criteria are considered highly desirable:
  • 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.
• Proof of qualification and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef

Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.

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.

• NG1 Assistant In Nursing (Home Hill) 30481943 (Word, 432KB)
  Role Description
  
  Info Sheet_Document Preparation-new candidates-6.10.23 (PDF, 69KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 953KB)
  Application Kit