Assistant in Nursing

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent positions
• Part time (64 hours per fortnight)
• Health Care Worker Grade 1 or 2 (IN37/IN38)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits!

The Department
The Alfred provides a fully integrated range of cancer treatment services and modalities onsite, from diagnosis through to best supportive care. You will have the chance to work in our comprehensive service, including solid tumour cancers, non-malignant haematology, malignant haematology and stem cell transplantation including autologous and allogeneic transplants. We also provide care for an extensive range of clinical trials including first in human trials. 

The Role

The role of the AIN is to provide support to the nursing team in the delivery of safe and quality patient centred care. The AIN is required to work under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse at all times, within their level of education and assessed competencies and also under clearly defined role parameters. The main objectives of this role are:

• To participate in delegated care delivery relating to patient activities of daily living, ensuring that the personal needs and comfort of patients is maintained
• To assist in providing a safe patient environment and additional supervision ensuring patient safety is maintained
• To enhance patient recovery by assisting with patient bed positioning, transfers, ambulation and other care activities as outlined in the AIN specific duty list within the care environment
• Within the confines of the AIN role, to provide general support to the Wards/Units, ensuring effective and efficient care delivery

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute) or willingness to undertake additional units if required 
• Previous experience working in a healthcare setting desirable but not essential
• Basic computer skills

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

For all enquiries, please contact Sue Collings, Manager Ward 7 East - [email protected] or 03 9076 2780.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Friday 31st January 2025.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au