Assistant in Nursing

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant in Nursing to join us on a casual basis.

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has been supporting the health of people living in and around Rockhampton for more than a century. Today, our 136 bed facility features five operating theatres, a private emergency service and a wide range of specialised clinical services.

Salary range: $33.20-$36.35 per hour plus 25% Casual Loading, 12% superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits

What you'll be doing

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) assists and supports the clinical teams in providing safe and quality patient-centred care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, Midwife or Enrolled Nurse, whatever the case may be.

• Assist in the provision of care and support of patients within the scope of Assistant in Nursing practice, professional expertise and recognised competencies by undertaking the following non-exhaustive methods if required:
• gathering information about patient care needs through observation and notification to the senior clinical staff of identified changes in the health and functional status of patients promptly;
• undertaking observations and assessments;
• following the direction and delegation of the appropriate senior clinical staff member;
• assisting with the patient's hygiene, appearance and dietary consumption needs; and maintain a safe, sanitary and secure environment for patients.

About you

To be successful in an Assistant in Nursing role, you will have the following:

• Desirable 3rd year Bachelor of Nursing/Midwifery student with first clinical placement completed (minimum 2nd year completed)
• Or an appropriate certification as an assistant in nursing – Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or working towards same
• Digital and computer proficiency, extending to Microsoft 365 applications
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary 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

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For more information regarding the role, please contact Sue Nouwens, Assistant Director Clinical Services, on

Applications close on Monday 15th September. Please note, we may contact applications 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.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.