Health Assistant (Nursing) | 8 East

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Staff Health Centre

Staff car parking

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Health Assistant (Nursing) to join the 8 EAST General Medicine ward, working under the Nurse Unit Manager and alongside Registered Nurses. You will support patient care, assist with activities, and help maintain privacy and dignity in line with hospital policies.

The role requires Certificate III Health Service Assistance and completion of mandatory units; you will work a rotating roster, including night duty, in a supportive team focused on

Qualifications

• Completion of Certificate III Health Service Assistance (Assisting in Nursing work in Acute Care).
• Must have completed the following mandatory elective units: HLTAIN001, HLTAIN002, CHCCCS002, CHCCCS020, CHCCCS026.
• Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a wider team.
• Great interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliability in relation to attendance and completion of assigned tasks.
• Experience in a healthcare setting, a customer service setting or similar.
• Ability to work a rotating roster, including night duty.
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a wider ward team under the supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM).
• Contribute to positive patient outcomes by ensuring delegated work is completed accurately.
• Assist nursing team in acute care environment and support patient care.
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Nursing support

Education

HTL33115 Certificate III Health Service Assistance

Job description

Job Description

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Permanent, Full time or Part Time available

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for passionate, caring and qualified Health Assistants (Nursing) to join our dynamic team at St Vincent's Hospital. You will work as part of a wider ward team, under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) or equivalent, and will make a positive contribution to patient care through assistance and support to our Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses. Work within the role and parameters determined within the 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 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

Completion of Certificate III Health Service Assistance (Assisting in Nursing work in Acute Care) HTL33115. Must have completed the following mandatory elective units:

• HLTAIN001 - Assist nursing team in an acute care environment
• HLTAIN002 - Provide non-client contact support in an acute care environment
• CHCCCS002 - Assist with client movement
• CHCCCS020 - Respond effectively to behaviours of concern
• CHCCCS026 - Transport individuals

Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a wider team Great interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Reliability in relation to attendance and completion of assigned tasks Commitment to a professional work ethic and ongoing professional development Experience in a healthcare setting, a customer service setting or similar Ability to work a rotating roster, including night duty Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain/ Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain (Select which is applicable)

What we Offer

• Salary Packaging - increase your take home pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Staff Health Centre
• Staff car parking
• Career development & advancement encouraged
• Culture of continuous improvement

About 8 EAST | General Medicine

8 EAST is a busy General medical ward. The nurses and Health assistants work closely and collaboratively to ensure the highest standard of patient care is achieved. Our most vulnerable patients are cared for in a 4 bed 'increased observation room,' this room consists of a nurse and health assistant every shift. 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.

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.

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

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.

Closing Date: 14 November 2026 11:59pm

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.