Hunter New England Local Health District
Reference number
REQ689529
Occupation
Assistant In Nursing
Work type
Flexibility available
Location
Port Macquarie & Mid-North Coast
Salary Information
$65150.16 - $71479.42
Closing date
03 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Join a supportive nursing team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assist In Nursing
Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary packaging
Requisition ID: REQ689529
About the Prospect
We are seeking motivated and compassionate Assistants in Nursing to join our team. This is a great opportunity to build your clinical experience, develop your skills and work alongside experienced nursing and multidisciplinary teams.
You’ll be supported through orientation and on-the-job learning while gaining valuable experience in a healthcare environment.
What You Will Be Doing
As an Assistant in Nursing, you will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to support the delivery of safe, person-centred care.
Your responsibilities may include
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
- Supporting patient comfort, mobility and nutrition.
- Undertaking delegated observations and routine care.
- Maintaining a safe, clean and supportive environment.
- Communicating changes in a patient's condition to the Registered Nurse.
- Supporting the nursing team with day-to-day clinical activities.
- Working collaboratively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintaining patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
About You
We are looking for someone who is caring, reliable and enthusiastic about working in healthcare.
You will bring
- A genuine commitment to providing compassionate, person-centred care.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A willingness to learn and develop your skills.
- Reliability, initiative and a positive attitude.
- The ability to work within your scope of practice and under appropriate
Need more information? about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Briggenshaw on
[email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community.
We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact
[email protected] for confidential support.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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