About the role
The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) works under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Midwife (RM), in alignment with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's decision-making framework. AINs provide essential support to RNs, RMs, and Enrolled Nurses (ENs) in delivering safe, person-centred care to patients and their families.
While patient care and service activities are delegated by the RN or RM, AINs remain accountable for their own actions and are expected to operate within their approved scope of practice. This role requires a commitment to teamwork, effective communication, and adherence to clinical standards to ensure high-quality care across diverse healthcare settings.
About the work unit
The Nursing and Midwifery Staffing Team (NMST) provides flexible workforce support across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Assistants in Nursing (AINs) are allocated on a shift-by-shift basis to a wide range of clinical units, including medical, surgical, mental health, maternity, intensive care, and more. They are also required to work all three shift types (morning, afternoon, and night duty).
Requirements:
Highly Desirable: Applicants who meet one of the following criteria are considered 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
As determined by Line Manager
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check: As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or a NDIS worker screening check, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).
Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.
Please refere to the Role Description for futher details.
About your new employer
A strong 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.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $35.05 - $38.37 p.h. (NG1-1)
5 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part-time) with 17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Apply now and be part of something extraordinatory!
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Nursing and Midwifery Workforfce Services on (07) 4433 4956
Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV691604
Applications close: Sunday, 5 September 2027
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
