Assistant in Nursing (Sunset Ridge)

About the role

Bolton Clarke Sunset Ridge Residential Aged Care Home runs a 30-bed Interim Care Unit in the Rockhampton region, offering 24-hour support to people who are medically ready to leave hospital but are not yet able to return home. The unit has two wings, Seahorse (secure) and Starfish (non-secure), and helps residents prepare for a transition into permanent residential aged care. The Assistant in Nursing role supports people in this interim period, working alongside Registered Nurses, with both permanent full-time and part-time positions available.

Key responsibilities

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

Required profile

• Previous experience in residential aged care or a healthcare setting is well regarded.
• Relevant qualifications are highly desirable but not mandatory.
• 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 and respond to changing resident needs.
• Effective verbal and written communication and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

What we offer

• Total remuneration of up to $87,247 per year, with an hourly rate of $35.22-$38.56 and 12.75% employer superannuation.
• Ongoing professional development and education opportunities.
• Flexible work-life balance, generous salary sacrificing options and paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and discounted private health insurance.
• Vaccination against vaccine-preventable diseases is required and must be maintained.

To apply, submit a CV or resume with referees, a 1-2 page cover letter and any other required forms by 19 November 2026.