Compassionate Geriatric Health Assistant (Nursing) – Part-Time

svha; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Employee counselling

Fitness Passport

Discounts and promotions

Professional development

Central Fitzroy location

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Health Assistant (Nursing) to support Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses in delivering delegated aspects of patient care in the GEM Unit at the Fitzroy campus. The role focuses on direct and non-direct care under RN supervision, ensuring patient privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, transfers, and elimination, with the RN remaining accountable for delegated care.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with staff, patients and families.
• Reliable team player who works within a multidisciplinary team.
• Certificate III Health Assistant (Nursing) or satisfactory completion of first year of health-related degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal hygiene for patients.
• Assist with nutritional needs of patients.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and positioning in the ward.
• Assist with elimination needs for patients.
• Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Education

Certificate III Health Assistant (Nursing)

Job description

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Health Assistant (Nursing) to support Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses in delivering delegated aspects of patient care in the GEM Unit at the Fitzroy campus. The role focuses on direct and non-direct care under RN supervision, ensuring patient privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, mobility, transfers, and elimination, with the RN remaining accountable for delegated care.