Job Description

Assistant in Nursing - Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services

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Join our Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services team as a casual Assistant in Nursing & deliver compassionate, person centred care to our patients.

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This role offers flexibility, professional support & the opportunity to work across the TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL AND HEALTH SERVICE.

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INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT

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The role

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The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) within the Nursing and Midwifery Staffing Team (NMST) provides flexible workforce support which is allocated on a shift-by-shift basis across clinical areas within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. NMST AINs are primarily utilised to fill emergent leave through daily shift‐to‐shift allocations.

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NMST AINs may be required to provide one‐to‐one patient supervision (specialling) for safety, behavioural, or specific observation purposes, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

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AINs may be appointed to temporary or permanent roles in alignment with their skills and experience as service needs require and are supported through a collaborative model involving Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services Clinical Nurses and local unit clinical leads.

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Requirements:

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- Highly Desirable: Applicants who meet one of the following criteria:/n

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- Hold a relevant Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Service Assistant or equivalent, or

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- Successful completion of the first semester full-time equivalent Diploma of Nursing course including all theoretical and clinical competencies, or

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- Successful completion of the first year full-time equivalent undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing course including all theoretical and clinical competencies.

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- Evidence ofrecent direct patient care experience obtained within Australia,



throughemployment and/or supervised clinical placement, within thepast 12 months, relevant to the Assistant in Nursing designation.

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- Shift Availability: This casual position offers opportunities to work across a variety of 24/7 shift types.

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Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

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Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

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A solid community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network.

Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

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Competitive salary and benefits:

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We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

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- Salary range: $43.81 - $47.97 p.h. (casual rate) (NG1-1)

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- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

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- Locality and Uniform allowance

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- Plus great Salary Sacrificing options to increase take-home pay, available for long term casual staff.

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The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

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- Assist clients with activities of daily living and other tasks as delegated by the registered nurse/midwife.

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- Work effectively with clients, colleagues and the multidisciplinary team.

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- Effectively communicate information verbally and in writing.

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- Use or learn to use information systems appropriate to the position.

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- Willingness to undertake education as required by the role.

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Download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.

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📌 Assistant in Nursing - Nursing and Midwifery Workforce Services (Townsville)
🏢 Queensland Health
📍 Townsville