Alfred Health Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. On 1 January 2026, Alfred Health will come together with Kooweerup Regional Health Service, Peninsula Health, Bass Coast Health and Gippsland Southern Health Service to create Bayside Health, a newly merged health service with more than 22,000 employees caring for a community of over 1.2 million Victorians. The new health service will provide people with the best possible care with services that support them throughout their lives. The merger will also strengthen our workforce, providing new training, education and career opportunities. Subject to final approval on 1 January 2026, all employees from the five health services will transfer to Bayside Health. Permanent Positions Part-Time hours (varied) Classification - Health Care Worker Grade 1 (IN37) Caulfield Hospital location Excellent Staff Benefits ! The Department Caulfield and Sandringham Nurse Pool supports a wide range of services for both campuses. The Nurse Pool provides the supplementary workforce promoting effective seamless care from acute care back to the community. Our staff covers emergency, acute ward, geriatric ward, geriatric psychiatric, rehabilitation, and community care within the Caulfield and Sandringham campuses. The Position Summary The role of the AIN is to provide support to the nursing team in the delivery of safe and quality patient-centred care. The AIN must work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse at all times, within their level of education and assessed competencies and under clearly defined role parameters. The main objectives of this role are: To participate in delegated care delivery relating to patient activities of daily living, ensuring that the personal needs and comfort of patients is maintained To assist in providing a safe patient environment and additional supervision, ensuring patient safety is maintained To enhance patient recovery by assisting with patient bed positioning, transfers, ambulation and other care activities as outlined in the AIN-specific duty list within the care environment Within the confines of the AIN role, to provide general support to the Wards/Units, ensuring effective and efficient care delivery Skills and Qualifications Required Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute) or willingness to undertake additional units if required Previous experience working in a healthcare setting is desirable but not essential Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team A willingness to contribute to quality patient care Good interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and complete tasks and activities as delegated by the supervising registered nurse within the required timeframe Be aware of limitations in knowledge and seek support from the supervising registered nurse wherever required Staff Benefits Salary packaging and Novated Leasing Discounted Health Insurance Staff car parking (subject to availability) For all enquiries regarding this position, please contact Joseph Chu (Nursing and Staffing Allocation Manager) at w.chu@alfred.org.au Applications close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 20 NOvember 2025 We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds. If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad. In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au
