Health Care Worker - Casual

• Casual Contract

Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care and community services.

We are currently seeking compassionate and flexible health care workers to join our team as Personal on a casual basis. This role involves providing high-quality care across all wards of our main campus hospital, supporting the delivery of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

As a HCW, you will assist with the personal care and hygiene needs of patients and residents, contributing to their overall comfort and well-being. This includes providing emotional support and engagement through diversion therapy activities, helping to enhance the patient experience. You will also carry out duties in accordance with the health service’s requirements and the HCW classification descriptors.

To be successful in this role, you should hold a Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent qualification, and ideally have experience in a hospital or aged care setting. Strong communication skills, a commitment to patient-centred care, and the ability to work across a range of clinical areas are essential. Flexibility and adaptability are key, as shifts will vary depending on the needs of each ward.

If you are passionate about delivering high standards of care and are ready to work in a rewarding and flexible environment, we would love to hear from you.

Our Region:

• Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
• An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
• We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
• Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. 
• Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
• https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
• https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive remuneration, novated leasing and full salary packaging benefits Available. If you have relocated permanently you may also be able to substantially increase your take-home pay by salary packaging some or all of your relocation costs.
• 5 weeks annual leave and an addition week for any employee working 10 or more weekend shifts. There is also the option for full time employees to be able to purchase additional leave if they wish.
• Option to be able to swap any existing public holiday to another religious holiday or day of significance of your choice.
• Employee Assistant Programs (EAP)
• Well being programs and discounted corporate gym membership
• Social Club Benefits
• Support for our diverse workforce

Applying for the role:

• Enquiries can be made with Glenice Foster on (03) 5722 5334
• Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended
• A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• Applications must address the key selection criteria from the PD
• Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
• To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
• All additional documents can be uploaded within the application after filling in the key selection criteria
• Applications close Sunday, 15th June 2025

NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies