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,****** - $68,****** per annum, pro rata).
Your Contribution
Completion of Certificate III Health Service Assistance (Assisting in Nursing work in Acute Care) HTL*****. Must have completed the following mandatory elective units:
HLTAIN001 - Assist nursing team in an acute care workplace
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.
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.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements.
Closing Date: 14 November *******:59pm
St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in ****. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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📌 Health Assistant (Nursing) | 8 East (Melbourne)
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne