Assistant in Nursing

**Job no**: 503442
**Work type**: Permanent
**Location**: South Brisbane
**Categories**: AIN - Assistant in Nursing

**About the role**

Mater at Home is currently seeking enthusiastic and compassionate **Assistants in Nursing** to join our dedicated team on a **permanent basis**. These positions offer **multiple hours** and are based at our **South Brisbane campus**.

The Mater at Home Assistant in Nursing is a dynamic role providing broad support for activities of daily living to Mater at Home patients. Mater at Home operates to deliver a high standard of care in the safety and comfort of a person’s residence.

**Salary range: $32.20 - $33.88 per hour** plus 12% superannuation and**access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900** +**access to many staff benefits

**What you’ll be doing**
- Provide personal care to acutely unwell clients in their own homes, including assistance with hygiene, mobility, and nutrition.
- Perform basic clinical observations and promptly report changes in patient condition to the supervising Registered Nurse.
- Assist with maintaining clinical supplies and equipment in patients’ homes.
- Support the Registered Nurse in assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and secure healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Stock maintenance, including rotation and restocking.
- Equipment cleaning and general maintenance.
- Defrosting, cleaning and monitoring the temperature of clinical refrigeration.
- Storage unit cleaning and general maintenance i.e. cupboards, shelves and trolleys.
- Transportation of specimens and medical records on campus and within the community.
- Promote patient dignity, independence, and well-being through respectful and culturally sensitive care.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
- Adhere to Mater’s policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct, including infection control and safety protocols.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

**About you**
- Hold a current open driver’s licence with no restrictions.
- Certificate III qualification in Individual Support or Health Services Assistance or studying towards equivalent or higher qualification.
- Prior comparable experience as an Assistant in Nursing highly desired.
- Previous experience in community care will be highly regarded.
- High standard of communication skills.
- Ability to liaise with other clinical staff as required.
- Capacity to work harmoniously with others in a team.

**Why join us?**

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- **Increase your take-home pay** with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- **Grow your career** with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- **Wellbeing support** through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- **Access a range of health and wellbeing services** with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- **Exclusive discounts** across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few)
- **Stay active** with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- **Convenient, discounted on-site parking**:

- **Enjoy great food** with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- **Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.**

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. **#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE**

For more information regarding the role, please contact Frank Cembrano on 07 3163 6602

**Applications close on**16th** July 2025. Please**_note,_**_ we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW_

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies
- For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our _Reconciliation webpage_._

**Advertised**: 09 Jul 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 16 Jul 2025 E. Australia Standard Time