At a Glance
- Tasks: Support nurses in providing exceptional patient care and contribute to positive health outcomes.
- Company: St Vincent's Private Hospital, a leading healthcare provider with a compassionate culture.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, employee assistance program, fitness passport, and excellent career growth.
- Other info: Diverse workplace committed to inclusion and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Health Service Assistance and strong teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 43.2 - 52.8 $ per hour.
An exciting opportunity exists for passionate, caring and qualified Health Assistants (Nursing) to join our dynamic team at St Vincent’s Hospital. You will work as part of a wider ward team, under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) or equivalent, and will make a positive contribution to patient care through assistance and support to our Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses.
- Work within the role and parameters determined within the position description and the specific unit duty list.
- Contribute to positive patient outcomes by ensuring all elements of delegated work is completed accurately and in accordance with St Vincent's policies and procedures.
- Participate in delegated aspects of patient care.
- Ensure patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
Your Contribution:
- Completion of Certificate III Health Service Assistance (Assisting in Nursing work in Acute Care) HTL33115.
- Must have completed the following mandatory elective units:
- HLTAIN001 - Assist nursing team in an acute care environment
- HLTAIN002 - Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
- CHCCCS002 - Assist with client movement
- CHCCCS020 - Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
- CHCCCS026 - Transport individuals
- Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a wider team.
- Great interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Reliability in relation to attendance and completion of assigned tasks.
- Commitment to a professional work ethic and ongoing professional development.
- Experience in a healthcare setting, a customer service setting or similar.
- Ability to work a rotating roster, including night duty.
- Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain (Select which is applicable).
What we Offer:
- Salary Packaging - increase your take home pay.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
- Staff Health Centre.
- Staff car parking.
- Culture of continuous improvement.
- Excellent benefits including salary packaging.
About 8 EAST | General Medicine:
8 EAST is a busy General medical ward. The nurses and Health assistants work closely and collaboratively to ensure the highest standard of patient care is achieved. Our most vulnerable patients are cared for in a 4 bed 'increased observation room,' this room consists of a nurse and health assistant every shift.
Working at St Vincent’s:
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Health Assistant (Nursing) in Melbourne employer: St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba
At St Vincent's, we pride ourselves on being a purpose-driven organisation that values compassion, justice, integrity, and excellence. As Australia's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, we offer our employees meaningful work that directly impacts the health outcomes of communities across New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. With a strong commitment to employee growth, a collaborative work culture, and a range of benefits including salary packaging and wellbeing initiatives, joining our team as a Senior Regulatory Business Analyst means becoming part of a dedicated workforce striving to shape a better and fairer health system for all.
Contact Details:
St Vincent's Private Hospital Toowoomba Recruitment Team
