At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients in their home environment.
- Company: Join the Central Coast Local Health District team dedicated to quality healthcare.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, salary packaging, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your nursing skills.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or relevant nursing study required.
The predicted salary is between 36.04 - 36.04 $ per hour.
We are seeking an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to join our Hospital in the Home (HITH) team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality, person-centred care while working alongside Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and a supportive multidisciplinary team.
About the Opportunity
As an Assistant in Nursing, you will work alongside our Registered Nurses to provide high-quality, hands-on care to patients. Your role is vital in ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety for every individual in our care. This position will play an important role in supporting patients and the nursing team to deliver safe, respectful and effective care. In this role you will:
- Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to patients in their home environment
- Support Registered and Enrolled Nurses with safe, high-quality patient care
- Assist patients with personal care, mobility and daily activities to promote wellbeing and independence
- Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team while developing your clinical skills and experience
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- A Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115) – Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care, or one or more years' undergraduate nursing study
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with patients, carers and colleagues
- A genuine commitment to safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care
- Relevant recent healthcare experience and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- A positive, adaptable and eager-to-learn approach, with a commitment to professional development and the values of NSW Health and CCLHD
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, flexible hours, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
CCLHD - Assistant in Nursing (HITH) employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
