Health Assistant in Nursing - Geriatric Medicine

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

Excellent benefits including salary packaging

Fitzroy location

Permanent, AM shifts, Part Time (24-32 hours per week)

About the Role

The Health Assistant (Nursing), under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) or equivalent, will work as an assistant and support person to the Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to provide delegated aspects of patient care aiding in the smooth running of the allocated ward environments. Within this role, the elements of direct and non-direct patient care will be delegated in accordance with the professional judgement of the supervising Registered Nurse, and in accordance with the level of achieved educational preparation and assessed competence of each Health Assistant (Nursing). The Registered Nurse remains accountable for all elements of delegated care.

Work within the role and parameters determined within this position description and the specific unit duty list

Contribute to positive patient outcomes by ensuring all elements of delegated work is completed accurately and in accordance with St Vincent's policies and procedures

Participate in delegated aspects of patient care including but not limited to:

• Assistance with personal hygiene
• Assistance with nutritional needs
• Assistance with mobility, transfers and positioning within the ward
• Assistance with elimination needs
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all times

Classifications for this position will range between IN37 - IN39 ($59,282.60 - $68,384.16 per annum, pro rata).

Your Contribution

• As a qualified Health Assistant (Nursing), you will bring strong interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with staff, patients and families to the role. You will be a reliable team player, who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team.
• Certificate III Health Assistant (Nursing), or other relevant Certificate or satisfactory completion of first year of study in a health related degree.
• Previous experience as a Health Assistant is desirable
• Current National criminal history check or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) Unit

The Geriatric Evaluation Management (GEM) Unit is located on the SVHM Fitzroy campus. It is a progressive and dynamic 20-bed unit specialising in the care of the older person. With an emphasis on person-centred care, our multi-disciplinary teams partner with consumers to optimise outcomes and preserve human dignity.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date: 14 November 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]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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