Health Assistant (Nursing)

Job Description:

An exciting opportunity exists for a Health Assistant (Nursing), to join the team

• Fitzroy location
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Part Time (0.8 FTE), Fixed Term (until 08/08/2027) available

About St Vincent’s Hospital
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is part of St Vincent’s Health Australia and a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service which employs more than 5,000 staff across 18 sites throughout Melbourne. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services including acute medical and surgical services, sub-acute care, medical diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative care, correctional health and community residential care. SVHM is one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers.

About Department

8 West is a 24 bed General Medical unit. 8 West upholds strong values of providing high quality care to our patients and excellent communication between all health professionals from all disciplines. All staff on 8 West are required to actively participate in their own professional development and self-directed learning in order to maintain high quality clinical skills and knowledge.

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, most notably the direct observation and supervision of the at risk patient. 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).

Classifications for these roles will be IN38 - IN39 ($57,038.80 - $59,670.00) per annum, pro rata.

Duties

• Ensure patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all times
• Maintain a safe patient environment and report incidents promptly to supervising staff
• Assist with making beds (not discharge and admission) and keeping the ward tidy
• Assistance with personal hygiene, nutritional needs, and transfers and positioning within the ward, related to patient care
• Observation and supervision of patients at risk

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Certificate III Health Assistant (Nursing), or other relevant Certificate or satisfactory completion of first year of study in a health related degree

• Experience in a healthcare setting, a customer service setting or similar.

Benefits

• 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

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).
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:

7 August 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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