Health Assistant (Nursing) (HAN) | 10 West

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Wellbeing initiatives

Fitness Passport access

Employee counselling

Professional development opportunities

Discounts and promotions through the S

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is seeking a Health Assistant (Nursing) to support Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses in patient care. The role operates under the Nurse Unit Manager in allocated ward environments, with delegated tasks guided by clinical judgement and competency.

The position is permanent, part-time (19 hours per week) and located in Fitzroy, offering salary packaging and wellbeing benefits as part of a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Health Assistant (nursing).
• Previous experience in Healthcare settings.
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Education

Certificate III Health Assistant (nursing)

Job description

Job Description

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Permanent, part time position available (19 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

• Certificate III Health Assistant (nursing)
• Previous experience in Healthcare settings
• 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 10 West

10West is a progressive and dynamic 22 bed ward that specialises in elderly, stroke and neurology patients. We deliver a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach tailored to individuals with multiple medical conditions and complex care needs, all within a supportive environment dedicated to high-quality care. Our person-centered philosophy actively involves family members and carers throughout the care process. It is a friendly, supportive environment to work in that actively encourages ongoing professional development.

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.

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 ***************@svha.org.au

Closing Date

8 November 2026 11:59pm