Assistant in Nursing Acute Aged Care

The Acute Aged Care Unit is seeking an experienced compassionate Assistant in Nursing to join their incredible team.Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Assistant In NursingRemuneration: $26.93 - $29.55 per hourHours Per Week: up to 38Requisition ID: REQ619748Who 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 working9E is a 30 bed Acute Aged Care ward, including an 8 bed acute dementia specific unit. The ward caters for patients above the age of 85, with multiple co-morbidities including Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Delirium, Behavioural and Psycological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). The unit boasts dedicated staff, great teamwork and regular learning opportunities.What You'll Be DoingProvision of support to the nursing team in order to deliver a high standard of care to NSLHD patients.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following CriteriaCurrently 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).Demonstrated, effective written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to work in a team.Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Yingwen Jiang on Yingwen.Jiang@health.nsw.gov.auThis 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. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.Applications Close: 8 December 2025