Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ700011

Make a difference close to home. Join a caring team in the heart of the Upper Hunter Valley.

Employment Type :TemporaryPart Time Position Classification :Assist In Nursing Remuneration :$32.85 - $36.04 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary packaing Hours Per Week :24 Requisition ID :REQ700011 Location:

Denman Multi Purpose Service Closing Date: Sunday 25th October 2026

About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity is available for an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to join the friendly and supportive team at Denman Multipurpose Service (MPS). Located in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley, Denman offers a relaxed rural lifestyle, approximately 90 minutes from Newcastle and its beaches, with local wineries, restaurants and countryside right on your doorstep. Denman MPS provides a range of services to the local community, including a two-bed Emergency Department, 14 residential aged care beds and three sub-acute beds. This varied setting offers the opportunity to support patients and residents with different care needs while becoming part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about its community. You’ll be supported in your role through access to rural clinical educators and Health Service Manager (HSM) support, helping you build your skills and confidence while delivering quality care.

What You Will Be Doing

Provide individualised, compassionate and high-quality care to patients and residents under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.

Assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, hygiene, mobility, nutrition and comfort, while promoting dignity and independence.

Support the delivery of safe,



person-centred care to meet the individual needs of patients and residents.

Observe and promptly report changes in a patient's or resident's condition or wellbeing to the Registered Nurse.

Work collaboratively with nursing staff and the broader healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes.

Maintain a safe, clean and comfortable care environment in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

Communicate respectfully with patients, residents, families, carers and colleagues.

About You You are a kind, friendly and empathetic person who genuinely enjoys caring for others. You understand the importance of treating every patient and resident with dignity, respect and compassion, and you bring a positive attitude to your work.

You will also demonstrate:

The ability to work both independently within your role and collaboratively as part of a team.

A caring and patient approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of others.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with patients, residents, families and colleagues.

The ability to follow direction from Registered Nurses and seek guidance when required.

Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to contribute to a supportive rural healthcare team.

A commitment to safe, quality and person-centred care.

What we can offer you:





Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing

Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community. Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

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.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe setting that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Sta

📌 Assistant in Nursing (Denman)
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