Assistant In Nursing

Our health service offers a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.2 We are the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000 km2.Townsville Hospital and Health ServiceParklands Residential Aged Care Facility is a Queensland Health managed aged care service within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service, located in Townsville at the Kirwan campus. The facility provides care for 70 residents, including 30 places for dementia care and 40 for older persons with fragility and complex needs.Job detailsPosition statusCasualPosition typeFlexibleOccupational groupHealth - NursingClassificationNurse Grade 1 (1), Nurse Grade 1 (2)Workplace LocationTownsville regionJob ad referenceQLD/TV634914Closing date26-May-2025Salary Other$41.50 - $45.44 p.h.Job durationCasual (Multiple positions available)Contact personAngela StewartContact details07 4433 9100Access the National Relay ServiceDo 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 | EngagementWe are seeking committed and enthusiastic professionals to help us achieve our mission.About the opportunityPosition: Assistant in NursingVacancy: Casual (Multiple positions available)Location: Parklands Residential Aged Care Facility, TownsvilleWhat's on offer?Casual rates: $41.50 - $45.44 p.h. (Nurse Grade 1, Band 1)12.75% employer contribution to superannuationPlus Salary Sacrificing options for long-term casual staffSupportive and inclusive workplace environmentAbout the roleParklands provides a multidisciplinary approach to care delivery with a focus on residents' rights and choices. Residents (as able), relatives, carers, and other health professionals are involved in individual care planning and encouraged to participate actively in decision-making. Nursing staff work collaboratively to provide resident-focused, quality nursing care that meets aged care standards and support leisure and recreational activities.The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) is responsible for providing nursing care in a professional, safe, and compassionate manner as part of The Parklands team. The AIN works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, and this may be overseen by an Enrolled Nurse to help achieve service goals.Role requirementsAppointees will be required to work all shifts according to the unit roster, including participation in an on-call roster.Highly desirableHold a relevant Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Service Assistance, or equivalent, orSuccessful completion of the first semester of a full-time Diploma of Nursing course, including all theoretical and clinical competencies, orSuccessful completion of the first year of a full-time undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing course, including all theoretical and clinical competencies.Please refer to the role description for further details.Working with Townsville HHSWe foster a proactive workplace culture that values, supports, and develops our workforce, offering rewarding career progression and professional development opportunities.Interested?Enquiries are welcome. For a confidential discussion, contact Angela Stewart at .Apply ONLINE: jobs/QLD-TV634914Applications close on Monday, 26 May 2025.Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Further informationWe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr