This is a Health Assistant (Nursing) role with St Vincent's Health Australia based in Melbourne, VIC, AU St Vincent's Health Australia Role Seniority - junior More about the Health Assistant (Nursing) role at St Vincent's Health Australia Job Description: Fitzroy location Friendly and dynamic team Part time (24 hour per week), Maternity Leave position until 05/04/27 About The Role The Health Assistant (Nursing), under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) or equivalent, will work as an assistant and support person to the Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses to provide delegated aspects of patient care aiding in the smooth running of the allocated ward environments. > Work within the role and parameters determined within this 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 including but not limited to: Assistance with personal hygiene Assistance with nutritional needs Assistance with mobility, transfers and positioning within the ward Assistance with elimination needs Classifications for these roles will be IN38 - IN39 ($57,038.80 - $59,670.00) per annum, pro rata. Your Contribution Certificate III Health Assistant (nursing) Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a wider team Good interpersonal skills, verbal and written communication skills including an ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families Reliability in relation to attendance and completion of assigned tasks Commitment to a professional work ethic Commitment to ongoing professional development Satisfactory level of computer literacy Permanent residency status within Australia A personal approach which is positive, enthusiastic, friendly and helpful What We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay! Culture of continuous improvement About 8 West General Medicine 8 West is a 24 bed general medical ward, looking after patients with a wide variety of medical conditions including dementia/delirium. Nurses and health assistants work closely together to ensure the best possible care is delivered to our patients. 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. Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Closing Date: 12 February 2026 11:59pm 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. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the St Vincent's Health Australia team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Assisting with personal hygiene ️ Supporting nutritional needs ♂️ Facilitating mobility and transfers Key Strengths Certificate III Health Assistant (nursing) Good interpersonal skills ✅ Reliability Commitment to ongoing professional development Satisfactory level of computer literacy Positive and enthusiastic approach A Final Note: This is a role with St Vincent's Health Australia not with Hatch.
