Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Assist In Nursing

Remuneration: 65150.16 - 71479.42 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: Casual

Requisition ID: REQ693240

Location: Bear Cotage, Manly

Applications Close: Midnight on 25 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Philippa Smith on *@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Bear Cottage cares for children with life limiting illnesses and their families providing respite, symptom management and end of life care in a home like environment. We are looking for Undergraduate Nursing students who have completed 3 semesters of University to work alongside our Registered Nurses in providing holistic nursing care to the children we care for. Experience working with children and the ability to work flexible shifts is desirable.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in a future career working with children and to develop knowledge and skills in palliative care.

What you'll be doing The undergraduate Assistant in Nursing provides safe, compassionate,



person-centred care to patients and families of the Sydney Children's Hospital Network, under the direct supervision of an Enrolled Nurse or a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.

The Assistant in Nursing acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviours and interacting with patients, their families and employees to promote a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness , Respect and Empowerment.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

- A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

- Responses to the questions below:

1. Documented evidence of undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (3rd yr.) or Masters (2nd Yr.) which would lead to Registration with the National Registration Board (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
2. Previous recent relevant experience as an Assistant in Nursing.
3. Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member.
4. Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
5. Australian citizenship or a visa which permits employment in Australia

📌 Undergraduate assistant in nursing (Manly)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Manly