Health Assistant (Nursing) | 8 East

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.

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:

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 [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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