Assistant in Nursing Jobs in Hobart

Being part of the Sanctuary Recruitment community as an assistant in nursing is a great opportunity for you to find work that is tailored to your wants and needs. We are an expert aged care recruitment consultancy with years of knowledge in the industry, meaning we can provide bespoke recruitment solutions personalised to you. We are currently hiring on a temporary, contract and permanent basis all across Australia.

If you are looking for a new opportunity in Hobart, would like information on how to get into aged care or to enquire about the market, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us today.

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Assistant in Nursing Jobs in Hobart FAQs

Assistant in nursing, otherwise known as personal care workers or simply care workers, are healthcare assistants that work across a variety of medical sectors. They help patients and residents with their daily care. This could be during meal rounds, showering and hygiene, toileting and grooming for example. 

This is an entry level role in the aged care industry, which can open the door to many other positions such as an enrolled nurse, registered nurse, aged care management and beyond.

Since inception, we have nurtured strong relationships with aged care homes across the country. Through Sanctuary, there is the option to work in areas that are metro, regional, rural and remote.

Get in touch with our team today if you are interested to work in Hobart or across Tasmania.

Pay rates are stipulated by the Aged Care Award. This will vary depending on your experience, job title and location of work. The average personal care worker casual pay rates are in-between $29 - $71 per hour.

You can earn bonuses, as well as receive incentives and allowances for eligible certain contract placements. Aged care reforms have led to pay rises for aged care workers in recent years, with more developments to come.

As a rule of thumb, you need a minimum of six months Australian aged care experience to work through our agency. Once you have reached this level, which equates to 910 hours, get in contact with our team who can go through the onboarding process.

To be an assistant in nursing, you would need a relevant qualification. In Australia, this is a Certificate III/IV in Ageing Support/Individual Support/Health Services Assistance. This course is around 5 months long (full time) and can be studied through various educational institutions.

Once qualified as an assistant in nursing, you can choose to work on a temporary/casual and/or contract basis. Casual work, or shift filling, is usually done ad-hoc or last minute. Contract roles range in length and last 4 weeks - 3 months in rural, regional and remote areas of the country.

We ensure all of our nursing pool are up to date with their knowledge and skills. We offer continuous online training via our Learning Management System (LMS) at no cost to you. This is regularly updated to reflect new regulations.

Our team are industry experts in finding the dream roles for the following candidates:

Working casually has its benefits. You can:

  • Structure your work day/week to your schedule
  • Explore areas of the country whilst getting paid for it, with free travel and accommodation included for certain placements
  • Set your own level for work/life balance
  • Receive a higher hourly rate than if you were a permanent employee

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