Health Care Worker Grade 2 at austinheal

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Nursing assistance, Infection control, Communication, Interdisciplinary teamwork, Problem solving, Task prioritization, Observation, Reporting, Patient privacy, Stock management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Are you a current Austin Health employee? If yes, please log in to the Austin Health careers website via ‘Employee Login’ using your network login details to search, view and apply for all career opportunities available. Ongoing, part time opportunity working 22.8 hours (3 days) per week Join 3 North – Acute Spinal Service to make a meaningful impact supporting patients, their families and carers Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. About 3 North 3 North is an acute 20 bed ward that forms part of the acute care within the Victorian Spinal Cord Service (VSCS). The VSCS is state-wide spinal cord service that provides acute management of traumatic spinal cord injuries for people residing in the Riverina of NSW and Tasmania. The VSCS is a clinical service that extends across the ARMC and RTRS campuses. The VSCS provides a range of inpatient, outpatient and community services whilst also working in partnership with community agencies in providing services. About the role As the Health Care Worker (HCW), you will work as an assistant to the health care team, assisting the registered and enrolled nurses to provide delegated aspects of patient care. Elements of direct and indirect patient care will be delegated in accordance with the professional judgement of the supervising nurse and in accordance with the level of achieved educational preparation and assessed competence of the individual HCW. A regular day will see you:    Contribute to positive patient outcomes by ensuring all elements of delegated work is completed accurately and in accordance with Austin Health policies and procedures Participate in delegated aspects of care to assist activities of daily living for selected patients Ensure patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all times Observation and reporting of patients considered at risk of harm to self / others Maintain a safe patient environment and report incidents promptly to the supervising Registered Nurse and other relevant member/s of the nursing team Assist with making beds and keeping the unit environment tidy Communicate effectively with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team Ensure relevant infection control policies are adhered to at all times Assist to maintain stock levels of ward supplies About you To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you: Certificate III Health Assistant (Nursing) - Commenced after January 2013 Ability to use initiative and to prioritise tasks and problem solve Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team Well-developed interpersonal skills, including an ability to communicate effectively with other staff, patients and families Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. Mentoring and career development opportunities. Work with us! We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Lora Davies, Nurse Unit Manager at Lora.Davies2@austin.org.au Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. Application closing date: Wednesday 13 May 2026

Responsibilities

The Health Care Worker assists registered and enrolled nurses in providing direct and indirect patient care within an acute spinal service ward. Responsibilities include supporting activities of daily living, maintaining a safe and tidy environment, and reporting patient observations to the nursing team.