Join us at a pivotal moment in healthcare on Sydney’s Northern Beaches

Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) has transitioned to become part of the Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), bringing with it the innovation, stability, and chance of the NSW Health Service. This is an exciting time to join a hospital redefining what excellent public healthcare looks like in one of Sydney’s most vibrant coastal communities.

Why join us?

- Meaningful career development with access to specialist education, training and leadership programs.
- Opportunities to shape the future of care through specialty working groups in research, clinical trials, workforce wellbeing, diversity and inclusion.
- Generous NSW Health benefits, including salary packaging, novated leasing, Fitness Passport, additional leave provisions, and more.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $1,248.60 - $1,369.90 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ683053

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces,



a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

The Frenches Forest location offers an excellent lifestyle balance with beaches, walking trails, cafes, and family‑friendly neighbourhoods right on your doorstep. NBH is a state-of-the-art, 494‑bed facility located just minutes from some of Australia’s most iconic coastline. A modern hospital with contemporary facilities, advanced technologies, and a supportive culture. The surgical wards offer exciting opportunities for Assistant in Nurses who are eager to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact in a dynamic surgical environment. With exposure to a diverse mix of complex surgical cases, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast‑paced settings and is motivated by continuous professional development. We are recruiting across four wards, and you will be exposed to orthopaedic, urology, neurology, spinal surgery and general surgery, plastic surgery, vascular surgery, breast and endocrine surgery, to name a few; the wards each have a strong educational culture and supportive management to ensure you’re never navigating challenges alone.

What you'll be doing
As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN),



you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support the delivery of safe, compassionate, and patient-centred care across a variety of clinical settings and facilities. This role offers versatile work opportunities and exposure to diverse specialty areas, allowing you to further develop your clinical skills and experience within a supportive healthcare environment.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Currently enrolled in second or third year of a Bachelor of Nursing or degree deemed appropriate; or current enrolment in Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) with evidence of completion of Block 1; or completion of HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care).
2. Demonstrated, effective written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
4. Demonstrated computer skills with experience using MS Office programs and electronic filing systems.

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Lauren Stuckey on **************@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 31 August 2026

📌 Assistant in Nursing Surgical Services (Northern Beaches Council)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Northern Beaches Council