Assistant in Nursing (Caaual)

 St John of God Ballarat Hospital is one of Victoria's largest regional private hospitals and offers an extensive range of acute services for the community. While the hospital has existed since the early 19000s, the facility has continually been expanded to ensure modern services, and equipment are available to meet the needs of the community. A redevelopment is currently underway at the hospital which will add a new 10-bed critical/intensive care unit, central sterile services department (CSSD), four operating theatres, a 30-bed inpatient ward, four additional operating

Your role

Join our dedicated multidisciplinary team as a Casual Assistant in Nursing (AIN) and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day. Working in a supportive acute care environment, you will assist with delivering compassionate, patient-centred care while collaborating closely with Registered Nurses and Midwives. This is a rewarding opportunity to gain valuable clinical experience, develop your skills, and contribute to exceptional healthcare outcomes.

As an AIN, you will work within your scope of practice under the supervision and guidance of nursing professionals, supporting patients with their daily care needs and helping ensure a safe, high-quality care experience. If you are passionate about caring for others, enjoy working as part of a team, and thrive in a fast-paced healthcare setting, we would love to hear from you.

Shifts are rotating and across the ward, with flexible working hours available. Weekday and weekend work is available.

Your skills and experience

You will have active enrolment in, and have successfully completed at least 12 months of, an NMBA‑approved Bachelor of Nursing and/or Midwifery degree or Diploma of Nursing program, or you will have successfully completed a nationally recognised qualification, being the Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assistance in Nursing Work in Acute Care) HLT33115 or an equivalent qualification.

To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate competence and effectively perform the skills outlined in the Statement of Duties, along with exhibiting well‑developed verbal and written communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, with a commitment to supporting and upholding our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary $38.10 - $39.23 AUD per hour (casual loading included) plus 12% superannuation
• Casual position available

• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Flexible work option

For enquiries contact Cheryl Lane, Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5320 2111

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.