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St Vincent's Health Australia

Health Assistant – Nursing

St Vincent's Health Australia

. Work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary ward team under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent .

Posted 9/20/2026part-timeMelbourne • AustraliaMid-LevelSenior💰 A$59,283 - A$68,384 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care support, including personal hygiene, mobility assistance, and maintaining patient dignity. Holds relevant certifications and is capable of effective communication within a multidisciplinary team.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Certificate III Health Assistant (Nursing)Patient Care SupportInterpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Patient CarePersonal Hygiene AssistanceMobility SupportNutritional Needs AssistanceTransfers and PositioningElimination Needs Support
Soft Skills
Strong Interpersonal SkillsReliable Team Player
Certifications & Qualifications
Current National Criminal History CheckCurrent National Disability Insurance Scheme CheckCertificate III Health Assistant (Nursing)
Industry Keywords
Patient PrivacyPatient DignityMandatory ImmunisationsFlu Vaccinations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary ward team under the direction and supervision of the Nurse Unit Manager or equivalent
  • Assist and support Registered and Enrolled Nurses
  • Complete supervised or delegated work accurately in accordance with St Vincent's policies and procedures
  • Participate in delegated patient care, including personal hygiene, nutritional needs, mobility, transfers and positioning, and elimination needs
  • Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Certificate III Health Assistant (Nursing) or second year undergraduate nursing student (Bachelor/Masters of Nursing) equivalent
  • Current National Criminal History check, or willing to obtain
  • Current National Disability Insurance Scheme check, or willing to obtain
  • Available to work a minimum of one shift per 3 calendar months
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate with staff, patients and families
  • Reliable team player able to work within a multidisciplinary team
  • May be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations, including flu vaccinations
  • Resume and cover letter required; applications without a cover letter will not be accepted

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • CBD Location, close to Public Transport and close to lots of car parks
  • Career development & advancement encouraged
  • Culture of continuous improvement