Assistant in Nursing

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Miles; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Career pathways

Wellbeing programs (EAP)

Private health insurance discounts

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to support patients with compassionate, person-centred care across the Darling Downs region. Join a team that values warmth, professionalism and integrity while growing your skills alongside experienced healthcare professionals.

In this role you’ll help create positive patient experiences, work with nurses and multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to safe, high-quality care in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assistant in Nursing) or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, team-focused healthcare environment.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding patient care.
• A caring, reliable and proactive approach with a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Helping patients feel comfortable, respected and supported throughout their healthcare journey.
• Partnering with nurses and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient-centred care.
• Identifying and communicating changes in patient wellbeing to support the best possible outcomes.
• Creating a welcoming, safe and positive environment where patients can thrive.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient-centered care

Safety & quality

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assistant in Nursing)

Job description

Ready to make every day count? Join Darling Downs Health as an Assistant in Nursing and be a valued part of a team that delivers compassionate, person-centred care. Based in the Darling Downs region, you'll support patients through meaningful moments, build your skills alongside experienced healthcare professionals, and enjoy a rewarding role where your care, energy and commitment truly shine.

What Your Day Could Look Like

As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll be at the heart of creating positive patient experiences. From helping people feel comfortable and supported to working alongside a caring healthcare team, you'll make a real difference every day while contributing to safe, high-quality care across the service.

Every Day, You'll Contribute By

• Helping patients feel comfortable, respected and supported throughout their healthcare journey.
• Partnering with nurses and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient-centred care.
• Identifying and communicating changes in patient wellbeing to support the best possible outcomes.
• Creating a welcoming, safe and positive environment where patients can thrive.

Let’s talk about you!

You’re someone who genuinely loves helping people and brings warmth, positivity and professionalism to everything you do. You understand that great care is about more than clinical support. It’s about listening, encouraging and making people feel valued. You lead with compassion, act with integrity, treat everyone with dignity and bring the courage to step in when support is needed most. You’ll take pride in knowing your work helps people feel safe, cared for and connected during important moments in their lives.

Here’s What Will Help You Thrive In This Role

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assistant in Nursing) or equivalent qualification.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced, team‑focused healthcare environment.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding patient care.
• A caring, reliable and proactive approach with a commitment to safety and quality.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in a hospital, aged care or community healthcare setting and/or additional training in patient care support.

Above all, you’ll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.

Every shift is an opportunity to brighten someone’s day and contribute to healthier, stronger communities.

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, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, 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.

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you’ll see your impact firsthand. Here, you’ll find opportunities that simply don’t exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is 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.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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Occupational group

Health - Nursing