Assistant in Nursing (Casual)

St Vincent's Health Australia; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime paid

Salary packaging up to $15,990

Novated leasing

Meals & Entertainment card

Free uniforms

Training and development

Free annual flu vaccination

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba invites applications for a casual Assistant in Nursing in our pool. You will join a multidisciplinary team delivering patient care with a focus on quality and safety.

Essential qualifications include Certificate III in health/aged care or completing a year of Nursing studies, with hospital experience desirable. Casual shifts include weekends and nights, with competitive rates and benefits.

Qualifications

• TAFE Certificate III health/aged care or completion of second year Bachelor of Nursing clinical placement.
• Previous hospital experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nursing care under supervision in a hospital setting.
• Deliver care efficiently and in line with the facility's infection control standards.

Education

TAFE Certificate III health/aged care

Bachelor of Nursing (second year) clinical placement

Job description

About the Opportunity

This rewarding opportunity will see you join the St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba as an Assistant in Nursing in our casual pool.

About our Hospital

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Toowoomba is the largest acute private hospital on the Darling Downs. We are a 197-bed facility with highly experienced and skilled staff that work as a team to deliver the highest standard of healthcare to all our patients. Our services include medical, surgical, maternity, paediatric, emergency, cardiac and rehabilitation. We are supported by comprehensive allied health services and advanced medical and diagnostic services. Pathology, radiology and pharmacy are also available on site, and our emergency department is open 24 hours, seven days a week.

Things that work for you

• Competitive hourly rates and paid approved overtime
• Excellent salary packaging options up to $15,990, Novated leasing, plus an optional Meals and Entertainment card up to $2,650 per annum
• Free uniforms and training
• Opportunity to work for the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, with a rapidly growing and progressive vision
• Free annual flu vaccination
• Employee Assistance Program for staff and their families
• Access to Fitness Passport (FP)

Things that work for us

• Ability to work on a casual basis with proven ability to work a 7-day rotating roster, weekends and nights included

Essential qualifications

• Relevant TAFE Certificate i.e. Certificate III health/aged care and/or have successfully completed second year Bachelor of Nursing studies clinical placement
• Previous experience in a hospital setting is desirable

Ability to provide clinical practice and care

Ability to provide clinical practice and care that is consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Facility.

Ability to assist in the performance of nursing duties in an efficient and prompt manner as delegated by a Registered Nurse or an Enrolled Nurse.

Have a demonstrated application of contemporary infection control standards and practices.

Mission and Values

As both a provider of care and as an employer, St Vincent’s aspires to create an environment that is truly inclusive for all people, always. St Vincent’s is constantly striving for inclusivity and to create and cherish a diverse place of care and work. Part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit Mission and Values - Reconciliation.

Pre-Employment Checks

Employment is subject to the successful completion of all pre-employment checks which may include a Working with Children check (i.e. a Blue Card). For further information about St Vincent’s commitment to Child Safety, visit St Vincent's Code of Conduct. St Vincent's has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings and evidence may be required for proof of immunity.

Closing Date

20 October 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

About St Vincent’s Health Australia

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.