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Queensland Health

Assistant in Nursing (Sunset Ridge)

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

Location
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Work
Not stated
Employment
Not stated
Level
Entry level
Function
Healthcare
Pay
From A$69.8K a year
Posted
2 days ago

About the role

About us

At Bolton Clarke Sunset Ridge Residential Aged Care Home, the 30-bed Interim Care Unit provides 24-hour support for people who are medically ready to leave hospital but are not yet able to return home.

Across its two wings, Seahorse (secure) and Starfish (non-secure), the team delivers ongoing maintenance care while helping patients navigate their next stage of care and prepare for a transition into a Residential Aged Care Home. The focus is on providing a safe, supportive environment where people receive the care they need while their longer-term accommodation is arranged.

About the role

  • Provide safe, patient-centred nursing care under the direction and supervision of Registered Nurses.
  • Assist with patient assessments, care planning and monitoring, promptly reporting and documenting changes in patient needs and responses to care.
  • Support daily living needs, including meals, fluids and mobility, while encouraging residents to maintain their independence.
  • Maintain a clean, safe and well-stocked care environment, including equipment cleaning, waste disposal and replenishment of supplies.
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, communicating effectively with patients, families and colleagues while upholding CQ Health values, the Aged Care Quality Standards and AN-ACC requirements.

About you

  • While not mandatory, relevant qualifications are highly desirable; Previous experience in residential aged care or a healthcare setting, well regarded.
  • An understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and the ability to apply them through safe, resident-centred care.
  • Strong observation skills and the ability to implement delegated nursing care, recognise changing resident needs and respond appropriately.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement and ongoing professional development.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $87,247 p.a. is comprised of:

  • An hourly rate between $35.22 - $38.56 p.h.
  • 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
  • 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

  • Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
  • Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply

To apply, please submit the following:

  • Your current CV or resume, including referees.
  • A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
  • Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

  1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
  2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6K696429

Applications close: Thursday, 19 November 2026

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Source

Posted by Queensland Health on their own hiring page, smartjobs.qld.gov.au. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 03:12 UTC; the original is the reference.

Contains information from SmartJobs, © State of Queensland, licensed under CC BY 4.0 (CC-BY-4.0)

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