Townsville Hospital and Health Service, is the public healthcare provider for the government areas of Townsville, Burdekin, Charters Towers, Flinders, Richmond, Hinchinbrook and Palm Island. We operate 21 facilities from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
This role supports the registered nursing staff in the delivery of daily cares and inclusive of assisting patients with their personal care needs such as eating, socialising, showering, toileting, shaving, oral and perineal hygiene and dressing. The role also includes assisting patients with their mobility and communication needs and following therapy plans such as interventions to assist those with dementia and behavioural problems.
Do you want to make a difference in public healthcare?
Our health service offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic healthcare environment focused on innovation and excellence.
Our vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland and our purpose is "great care every day,".
Our values are: Integrity | Compassion | Accountability | Respect | Engagement
We are seeking committed and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.
About the opportunity:
Position: Assistant in Nursing
Vacancy: Casual (Multiple positions available)
Location: Home Hill Health Service, Home Hill
What's on offer?
- Salary range: $41.50 - $45.44 (Nurse Grade 1, Band 1)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Skills and experience
- Assist clients with activities of daily living and other tasks as delegated by the registered nurse/midwife.
- Work effectively with clients, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.
- Effectively communicate information verbally and in writing.
- Use or learn to use information systems appropriate to the position.
- Willingness to undertake education as required by the role.
Highly desirable
- Hold a relevant Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Service Assistant or equivalent, or
- Successful completion of the first semester full-time equivalent Diploma of Nursing course including all theoretical and clinical competencies, or
- Successful completion of the first year full-time equivalent undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing course including all theoretical and clinical competencies.
Please refer to the role description for further details.
Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Joanne McBow on 07 4790 5701.
Applications close on Tuesday, 18 February 2025.
Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Please download the Role Description for future reference.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role:
Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella and Pertussis.
Documents
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