Assistant in Nursing

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Yeppoon; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and教育

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service in Yeppoon, Queensland seeks an Assistant in Nursing to work under the supervision of Registered Nurses, providing safe, patient-centered care across the Sunset Ridge Interim Care Unit.

Full-time and part-time rosters are available; you will assist with daily care, meals, mobility, contribute to care planning and assessment, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team. A Certificate III in Aged Care or on-track nursing studies are required.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent, or studying an approved nursing degree and have completed the second semester of the first year.
• Genuine commitment to resident-centred care.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of aged care quality standards.
• Willingness to continue learning and developing nursing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, patient-focused care under supervision of Registered Nurses.
• Assist with daily care, meals and fluids, mobility and independence.
• Contribute to care planning and patient assessment.
• Observe and report changes in patient needs.
• Work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Resident-centred care

Education

Certificate III in Aged Care

Nursing degree (in progress)

Job description

About us

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service is committed to delivering great care for Central Queenslanders, supported by great staff working in great teams. At Sunset Ridge Interim Care Unit in Zilzie, you'll be part of a 30-bed service located within Bolton Clarke Sunset Ridge Residential Aged Care Home. Operating 24 hours a day across the secure Seahorse wing and non-secure Starfish wing, the unit supports people who no longer require acute hospital care but need ongoing support before transitioning to a Residential Aged Care Home.

About the role

As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll work alongside and under the supervision of Registered Nurses to provide safe, patient-focused care. You'll assist with daily care, meals and fluids, mobility and independence, contribute to care planning and patient assessment, observe and report changes in patient needs, and work collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with shift work across the unit roster.

About you

This could be a great opportunity if you have a Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent, or are studying an approved nursing degree and have successfully completed the second semester of your first year. You'll bring a genuine commitment to resident-centred care, strong communication and teamwork skills, an understanding of aged care quality standards and a willingness to continue learning and developing your nursing skills.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $87,247 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.22 - $38.56 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits:

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close

Applications close: Wednesday, 9 September 2026

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