Assistant In Nursing
Assistant in Nursing, Day Surgery Unit
Are you an AIN with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care?
Continuous professional development, education & support provided
Free onsite parking & discounted meals available
Inclusive, values-led workplace
About the role
Sunnybank Private Hospital is looking to employ casual AINs in their Day Surgery Ward.
Applications are sought from suitable candidates wanting to work as an Assistant in Nursing as part of our dynamic nursing team.
About us
Sunnybank Private Hospital is a leading acute surgical and medical facility committed to delivering exceptional patient care and clinical excellence. Our perioperative Services Department features 7 operating theatres and 2 procedure rooms, supporting a diverse range of specialties including Orthopaedics, Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), Plastic Surgery, Urology, General Surgery, Gynaecology, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, and Endoscopy.
Conveniently located in Brisbane's south, Sunnybank Private Hospital offers the added benefit of free on-site parking, eliminating the cost and stress of daily patient and making your commute that little bit easier.
Key responsibilities:
Assist nurses or hospital staff carrying out patient care duties
Help with tasks to ensure the smooth running of the Day Surgery Unit
Work as part of the health care team; practice in accordance with state legislation and within the designated scope of practice parameters
Assess patients using therapeutic skills
Answer patient/visitor/customer enquiries
Essential Criteria:
Certificate III/IV (from an approved training provider) in Community and Health Services, Personal Carer or similar
Excellent ability to plan and prioritise work
Highly developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
Previous experience as an Assistant in Nursing desired
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our 38 sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate, and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us.
Come and be the difference in our patients' lives.
You'll also benefit from:
Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
Continuous professional development, education and support provided to encourage growth
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 19th August 2026
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to (Alanah Hooi, Nurse Unit Manager Day Surgery Unit - [email protected]
Please include a cover letter and your CV along with the contact details for 2 professional referees.
If you are successful in the role, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant registered nursing experience against the current Healthscope and QLD Nurse and Midwives' -Enterprise Agreement 2022, a salary ranging from $33.16 - $36.36 per hour.
More information:
Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety., We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
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