Geriatric Nursing Support Assistant

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee wellbeing programs

Confidential counselling

Career development opportunities

Central Melbourne location

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane in Melbourne VIC is seeking a Health Assistant (Nursing) to support Registered and Enrolled Nurses in the Geriatric Medicine unit. This part-time role offers AM shifts, pro rata salary, and salary packaging benefits, with a focus on personal hygiene, nutrition and mobility support.

You will work under the Nurse Unit Manager, participate in delegated patient care, maintain privacy and dignity, and join a team committed to compassionate, patient-centred care

Qualifications

• Certificate III Health Assistant (Nursing) or equivalent.
• Previous Health Assistant experience is desirable.
• Current National criminal history check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assistance with personal hygiene
• Assistance with nutritional needs
• Assistance with mobility, transfers and positioning
• Assistance with elimination needs
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate III Health Assistant (Nursing)

First year of health-related degree

National criminal history check

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane in Melbourne VIC is seeking a Health Assistant (Nursing) to support Registered and Enrolled Nurses in the Geriatric Medicine unit. This part-time role offers AM shifts, pro rata salary, and salary packaging benefits, with a focus on personal hygiene, nutrition and mobility support.

You will work under the Nurse Unit Manager, participate in delegated patient care, maintain privacy and dignity, and join a team committed to compassionate, patient-centred care