Health Nursing Assistant

Job Description:

• Fitzroy location
• Permanent part time or full time positions available
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role
As a Health Assistant (Nursing), you will work under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) or equivalent. You will work as an assistant and support person to the Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to provide delegated aspects of direct and non-direct patient care.

• Assist with personal hygiene, nutritional needs, and mobility, transfers and positioning within the ward
• Maintain a safe patient environment
• Assist with making beds (not discharge and admission) and keeping the ward tidy
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the wider team

Classifications for this position will range from IN37 - IN39 ($59,282- $68, 384per annum).

Your Contribution

• Certificate III Health Assistant (nursing), or other relevant certificate or satisfactory completion of second year of study in undergraduate nursing degree
• Permanent residency status within Australia
• Good interpersonal skills including ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients and families
• Experience is healthcare setting is desirable
• A valid Nationally Coordinated 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
• A supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About 9 West
9 West is a 16-bed medical ward that specialises in Nephrology, Rheumatology and Endocrine. Our team adopts a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to provide patient-centered care to patients with complex care needs and multiple comorbidities. 9 West fosters a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment where team work and clinical excellence are highly valued.

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

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

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). Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

2 October 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 [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

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