Assistant in Nursing – Knox Private Hospital

• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to progress your nursing career with a leading healthcare provider

Are you a motivated and caring Bachelor of Nursing student in your 2nd or 3rd year?

This is an exciting career opportunity to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) as part of our dynamic nursing team at Knox Private Hospital. You will work in partnership with support networks and a multidisciplinary team, to ensure excellent clinical outcomes and an industry leading patient experience.

We are seeking motivated, innovative nursing students committed to excellence in customer service and quality improvement.

Our STAR values underpin our purpose then consider a career at Knox Private Hospital.

• Teamwork and integrity
• Aspiration
• Responsibility

About us:

Knox Private Hospital  is one of the largest private hospitals in Victoria, caring for over 1.2 million people across Melbourne’s east and outer east.

We have a 24/7 Emergency Department, covering a full range of medical and surgical specialty areas, including highly complex surgeries. Backed by the latest technology and expertise, we offer a 15 theatres, including a hybrid theatre, diagnostic cardiology, two cardiac cath labs and capabilities for cardiothoracic surgery, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, urology and more.

All supported by a soon to be expanded coronary care unit and intensive care unit. Our expert care team of surgeons, specialist doctors, dedicated nurses and other professionals will ensure that your experience is the best it can be.

Exciting new expansion for Knox Private Hospital

Work is well underway on a major expansion of Knox Private Hospital that will help us continue to meet the growing demand for quality health care across Melbourne’s east.

The new multi-million-dollar expansion will help Knox Private deliver an expanded and enhanced service offering for our patients, and will further cement our reputation as a world-class healthcare facility.

2023/2024 Expansion Project includes:

Three story North Tower with two wards (60 beds), upgrade and increase in ICU and CCU beds, upgrade to Knox Heart Centre (our non-invasive diagnostic cardiology), 16 chair renal dialysis unit and Specialist Consulting Suites.

As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) your responsibilities will include:

• Assist nurses or hospital staff in carrying out patient care duties
• Work as part of the health care team; practice in accordance with state legislation and within the designated scope of practice parameters
• Demonstrated, effective written, verbal communication
• Excellent ability to plan and prioritise work
• Current 2nd or 3rd year Bachelor of Nursing student
• Flexibility to manage shift work (including, day & night shifts) over 7 days

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 3rd June 2024

To apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For any questions, please reach out to

More information : Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. 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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