Assistant in Nursing

1 day ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Mercy Community Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Mercy Community Aged Care Services, are looking for compassionate Assistants in Nursing to join us at Loreto, our warm and welcoming 30-bed facility in Townsville.

Loreto offers a unique family feel, where you can build genuine connections with those you care for and work alongside a team that feels like home.

We are currently seeking AINs who can commit to Full Time and Part Time shifts.

About the Role:

Guided by our Clinical Nurse Consultant and Registered Nurses, you'll play an essential role in delivering person-centred care that makes a real difference in our residents' daily lives.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting residents with personal care and daily living activities
  • Helping with safe transfers using hoists or slide sheets
  • Maintaining comfort and cleanliness in resident rooms
  • Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any changes

About You:

  • Certificate III in Individual Support – Aged Care (or equivalent)
  • A warm, caring and compassionate nature
  • A strong team player with a commitment to quality care

Why Loreto & Why Townsville?

Choosing Loreto means choosing to work in a small, family-like facility where every resident and team member matters.

And when you're not at work? You'll love calling Townsville home

  • Tropical lifestyle with over 300 days of sunshine a year
  • The stunning Magnetic Island right on your doorstep
  • Easy access to the Great Barrier Reef and endless outdoor adventures
  • A relaxed, welcoming community with all the amenities of a big city – without the hustle and bustle

Why Mercy Community?

As a Catholic not-for-profit, everything we do is guided by Compassion, Integrity, Dignity & Empowerment.

Being part of the Mercy Community team, means you have access to some fantastic benefits, such as:

  • Increase your take home pay through the use of generous salary packaging - up to $18,550 per annum of your salary is available as a tax-free component
  • Pay for your Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Card when you need – saving you up to $156 if you need both cards
  • Provide you and your immediate family free, professional and confidential counselling services through our employee assistance program
  • Free annual influenza and/or other vaccination reimbursements
  • Benyfits – is an employee benefits program designed to help you save money on living costs
  • Novated leasing options to reduce your taxable income
  • Ability to cash out or purchase additional annual leave

For queries, reach out to

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