## Job Description:* Ongoing training and development opportunities* Friendly and supportive team environment* Kew location, night-shifts only, minimum of 3 shifts per fortnight**About the Role** Exciting opportunities exist for passionate, caring and qualified Health Assistants (Nursing) to join our energetic 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.You will also:* 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, nutritional needs, mobility, transfers and positioning within the ward, elimination needs* Ensure patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all timesClassifications for this roles will be range from **IN38 - IN39** ($57,038.80 - $59,670.00)**Your Contribution**As a qualified Health Assistant (Nursing), you will bring strong interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with staff, patients and families to the role. You will be a reliable team player, who enjoys working within a multidisciplinary team.You will also have:* Certificate III Health Assistant (Nursing)* Previous experience as a Health Assistant is desirable* Current NDIS Worker Screening check, or be willing to obtain**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* Discounts and Promotions available through our Foundation* Career development & advancement encouraged* Culture of continuous improvement* Work life balance through flexible rostering**About the Cambridge unit at Berengarra, Kew.**SVHM Residential Aged Care comprises 3 individual providers, of which Berengarra is the most recently constructed. Berengarra is co-located with St George’s Hospital in Kew and is a purpose built 90 bed residential aged care home.Cambridge unit is one of two, 30-bed general aged care units at Berengarra.Person-centred provision of multidisciplinary high-level care to elders with diverse and complex health care issues is the model of care at Berengarra. It is our privilege and responsibility to promote and ensureopportunity for all persons to make choices in every aspect of their lives, to the greatest extent**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 one of Australia's leading Catholic not-for-profit healthcare providers, driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.St Vincent’s Aged Care Homes provide quality care from trained and understanding staff. Our residents’ care is overseen by registered nurses 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We also provide social and health-focused activities and emotional support so that our residents enjoy time with others and feel connected. For further information, please visit our on the SVHM website. **Application** Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.*If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact* 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:28 September :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 or get in contact at *## Code of Conduct:St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation. Part of the St Vincent’s Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent’s Hospital on The Park, St George’s Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres. We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria’s most in-need communities.Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.
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📌 Health Assistant In Nursing | Residential Aged Care
🏢 St Vincent's Health Australia
📍 Melbourne