About the role

Mater Private Hospital Mackay is seeking compassionate and motivated Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to join the team in a casual basis. As an Assistant in Nursing, you will support clinical teams to deliver safe, high-quality and patient-centred care under the direction of Registered Nurses, Midwives and Enrolled Nurses. You’ll contribute to positive patient experiences by supporting care delivery, maintaining patient comfort and helping create a safe and welcoming healthcare environment.

Salary range: $34.20 - $37.44 per hour plus casual loading plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting patient care activities within scope of practice and delegated responsibilities
• Observing patients and promptly communicating changes in health or wellbeing to senior clinical staff
• Undertaking delegated observations and assisting with routine patient care activities
• Assisting patients with personal care, comfort, mobility and nutritional needs
• Contributing to holistic patient care that respects individual values, preferences and cultural needs
• Maintaining accurate documentation in line with Mater policies and procedures
• Supporting a clean, safe and organised clinical environment
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver positive patient outcomes
• Contributing to continuous improvement and maintaining a positive team culture

About you

You are caring, adaptable and enjoy working in a collaborative healthcare environment. You bring a patient-first mindset and take pride in supporting both patients and clinical teams.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Health Services Assistance or currently studying towards an equivalent or higher qualification
• Previous experience as an Assistant in Nursing, Personal Care Attendant or similar role (highly regarded)
• Nursing, Midwifery or Enrolled Nursing students in second or final year are encouraged to apply
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Digital literacy including confidence using Microsoft 365 applications
• Commitment to patient-centred care, safety and continuous learning

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-prosfit healthcare provider, and at Mater Private Hospital Mackay, we keep things personal and local. From our beginnings in 1927 to our modern 105-bed campus on the banks of the Pioneer River, we’ve grown with our community, combining advanced technology, including robotic-assisted surgery and the region’s first da Vinci surgical system, with genuine, compassionate care.

Here, we are proud to be a community-based hospital, and it’s our people who make the difference. We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mackay, you’ll be part of a supportive and values-led team where innovation, compassion and high-quality care are at the heart of everything we do.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close 29 July 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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