Assistant in Nursing

About the work unit / facility

The Nursing and Midwifery Staffing Team (NMST) provides flexible workforce support across the Townsville Hospital and Health Service. Assistants in Nursing (AINs) are allocated on a shift-by-shift basis to a wide range of clinical units, including medical, surgical, mental health, maternity, intensive care, and more. They are also required to work all three shift types (morning, afternoon, and night duty).

AINs working within NMST have the opportunity to gain experience across both acute and non-acute settings, including adult, paediatric, and mental health services, as well as specialty areas such as community and rural healthcare. This dynamic allocation model supports the development of broad clinical skills and contributes to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care across the service.

About your new employer

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $ $36.35 p.h. (NG1-1)

5 weeks annual leave (pro rata) with 17.5% loading

12.75% employer contribution to superannuation

Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:

Highly Desirable: Applicants who meet one of the following criteria are considered highly desirable:

Hold a relevant Certificate III in Aged Care, Health Service Assistant or equivalent, or

Successful completion of the first semester full-time equivalent Diploma of Nursing course including all theoretical and clinical competencies, or

Successful completion of the first year full-time equivalent undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing course including all theoretical and clinical competencies

As determined by Line Manager

National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check: As a Health Care worker in Queensland Health who engages in risk-assessed roles, you must hold a current disability check (Yellow Card or Yellow Card Exemption) or a NDIS worker screening check, in accordance with Part 5 of the Disability Services Act 2006 (Qld).

Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a 'working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.

This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role. Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Tuberculosis.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary

Enquiries are welcome; please contact: Christopher Natoli on

Apply ONLINE:

Applications close: Tuesday, 11 November 2025

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.