Assistant in Nursing

Queensland Health; Dalby; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work

PD funding

Career pathways

Wellbeing programs

Private health insurance

Fitness Passport

EAP access

Job summary

Darling Downs Health in Dalby is hiring an Assistant in Nursing to support residents in aged care, delivering person-centred care and promoting comfort and independence. You’ll work with nurses and care teams to ensure safe, respectful support and positive outcomes for residents and families.

The role emphasizes compassion, dignity, and teamwork, with opportunities for professional growth, flexible arrangements, and a clear career pathway within a supportive regional health service.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in a relevant care qualification or current nursing studies.
• Ability to deliver safe, person-centred care under supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily care needs to promote comfort and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with nurses and care teams to deliver safe, consistent care.
• Observe changes in residents' wellbeing to inform timely care decisions.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment to help residents thrive.

Skills

Compassion

Dignity

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Education

Certificate III in a relevant care qualification

Current nursing studies

Job description

Join our team in Dalby as an Assistant in Nursing and help create positive, everyday experiences for older people in residential aged care. Working alongside skilled nursing professionals, you'll provide hands‑on support that enhances comfort, wellbeing and independence while building meaningful connections with residents, families and colleagues.

What your day could look like

As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll play an important role in helping residents feel safe, respected and supported every day. From delivering person-centred care to working closely with nurses and care teams, you'll contribute to positive health outcomes and a welcoming environment where people can live with dignity and confidence.

Every day, you'll contribute by:

• Supporting residents with daily care needs to promote comfort, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Working collaboratively with nurses and colleagues to deliver safe, consistent and responsive care.
• Observing and communicating changes in residents' wellbeing to support timely care decisions.
• Helping maintain a clean, safe and supportive environment that enables residents to thrive.

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who leads with compassion, values dignity and takes pride in making a genuine difference in people's lives. You build trust through respectful interactions, communicate clearly with those around you and understand the importance of working as part of a team. At the end of the day, you'll feel proud knowing your care and support have helped residents live comfortably, safely and with greater independence.

Here's what will help you thrive in this role:

• Certificate III in a relevant care qualification, or current nursing studies that meet role requirements.
• Ability to deliver safe, person-centred care under the guidance of qualified nursing professionals.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to quality and safety.
• A proactive approach to learning, professional growth and continuous improvement.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in aged care and/or additional training in areas such as dementia care, infection prevention or safe manual handling.

Above all, you’ll bring Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage to every interaction, helping create positive experiences for residents, families and colleagues.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region,fromTaroom in the north to Texas in thesouth,our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care.It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whetheryou'rea doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member,or administrator,you'llsee your impact firsthand.Here,you'llfind opportunities that simplydon'texist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, andembraceresponsibilities that would take years toaccessin larger health services.

Darling Downs Healthis where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.