Assistant in Nursing

at Alfred Hospital
Published August 13, 2026
Location Melbourne, Australia
Category Health Care  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Job no: 77923
Category: Allied Health and Medical Science, Allied Health Assistance
Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Permanent position
Part time (48 hours per fortnight) must be available to work across 7 days, no fixed roster
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
Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!! *subject to availability
Access for you and your family to an extensive network of health and fitness facilities through Fitness Passport membership
Enjoy excellent onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred via ProSport (pre-tax memberships)
Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
If applicable, please specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

Direct Link to Apply: www.livehire.com