Assistant in Nursing

Alfred Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff parking

Child care services

On-site gym

Job summary

Bayside Health is seeking a Health Care Worker Grade 1 (AIN) to support the nursing team across the specified units in Alfred Health facilities in metropolitan Melbourne. The role involves working under the supervision of a registered nurse, delivering safe patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key duties include assisting with daily living activities, maintaining patient comfort, aiding with bed positioning, transfers and ambulation, and providing general ward support to

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute) or willingness to undertake additional units if required

Responsibilities

• Participate in delegated care delivery relating to patient activities of daily living, ensuring that the personal needs and comfort of patients is maintained
• Assist in providing a safe patient environment and additional supervision ensuring patient safety is maintained
• Enhance patient recovery by assisting with patient bed positioning, transfers, ambulation and other care activities as outlines in the AIN specific duty list within the care environment
• Within the confines of the AIN role, provide general support to the Wards/Units, ensuring effective and efficient care delivery

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Nursing support

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute)

Job description

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent Role
• Part -Time Position - 48 hours, Wednesday Thursday & Friday
• Health Care Worker Grade 1 (IN37)
• Located at Alfred Health

The Role

The role of the AIN is to provide support to the nursing team in the delivery of safe and quality patient centred care. The AIN is required to work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse at all times, within their level of education and assessed competencies and also under clearly defined role parameters.

The main objectives of this role are:

• To participate in delegated care delivery relating to patient activities of daily living, ensuring that the personal needs and comfort of patients is maintained
• To assist in providing a safe patient environment and additional supervision ensuring patient safety is maintained
• To enhance patient recovery by assisting with patient bed positioning, transfers, ambulation and other care activities as outlines in the AIN specific duty list within the care environment
• Within the confines of the AIN role, to provide general support to the Wards/Units, ensuring effective and efficient care delivery

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute) or willingness to undertake additional units if required

Benefits

• Salary Packaging
• Staff Parking (subject to availability)
• Child Care Services
• On-site Gym

For enquiries regarding this role, please reach out to Natalie Mckenzie (Clinical Nurse Manager of 6 East) at [phone]

Applications close Thursday,24 September 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.