Assistant In Nursing - Geriatric Medical Ward

Mater Health Services; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 53,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Health & wellbeing support

Fitness Passport access

Parking discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Mater Health Services seeks an Assistant in Nursing for permanent part-time night shifts in Ward 7 East - Geriatric Medicine. You will support clinical teams to deliver safe, patient-centred care under the guidance of Registered or Enrolled Nurses.

Ideal candidates will hold a Certificate III in Individual Support, be available for night/evening shifts, and be able to adapt to different wards. We offer not-for-profit salary packaging and strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Individual Support or Health Services Assistance (Required).
• Ability to work predominantly night shifts.
• Experience with dementia or challenging behaviours (Desirable).
• Previous experience as Assistant in Nursing or Personal Care Assistant (Desirable).
• Flexibility to work in various wards and adapt to different teams.
• Proficiency with digital tools, including Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Gather information about patient care needs through observation and notify senior staff of changes promptly.
• Assist in providing care within the Assistant in Nursing scope.
• Undertake observations and assessments of patients.
• Follow directions from senior clinical staff.
• Assist with safe mobility, hygiene and dietary needs.
• Report concerns to ensure a safe environment.

Skills

Night shifts

Observation & reporting

Team communication

Digital skills

Education

Certificate III in Individual Support

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

About the role

Join our team at Mater HospitalBrisbane as an Assistant in Nursing on a permanent part-time basis. This exciting opportunity is in Ward 7 East - Geriatric Medicine and offers the chance to provide safe and quality patient-centered care under the guidance of experienced clinical teams.

The successful candidate will need to have the ability to work predominantly night shifts.

Mater HospitalBrisbane provides the highest level of specialist care to patients, their families, carers, and visitors. Our team of industry professionals work together as a cohesive and collaborative unit, going above and beyond to provide patient-centred care and deliver the highest level of clinical standards for the patient and the unit.

Salary range

Salary range: $35.05 - $38.38 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

The Assistant in Nursing assists and supports the clinical teams in providing safe and quality patient-centered care under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse.

• Gathering information about patient care needs through observation and notification to the senior clinical staff of identified changes in the health and functional status of patients promptly
• Assist in the provision of care and support of patients within the scope of Assistant in Nursing practice, professional expertise
• Undertaking observations and assessments
• Following the direction and delegation of the appropriate senior clinical staff member
• Assisting with safe mobility, patient hygiene and toileting, including appearance and dietary needs
• Reporting any concerns and feedback to the Team Leader/RNto maintain a safe and secure environment for patients

About you

To be considered suitable for the AIN positionyou will be:

• Hold a Certificate III in Individual Support or Health Services Assistance (Required)
• Ability to work majority evening and night shifts, with opportunities to pick up AM shifts for leave cover (Required)
• Previous proven experience with dementia and challenging behaviours (Desirable)
• Prior comparable experience as an Assistant in Nursing or Personal Care Assistant (Desirable)
• Flexibility to work in various wards, adaptability to seamlessly integrate in to different teams and work under different NUMs
• Commitment to excellence in nursing practice and professional development
• Proficiency in digital and computer skills, including Microsoft 365 applications

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we’re committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

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