At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in nursing care and support patients with compassion and respect.
- Company: Join Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, a leader in healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, salary packaging, education opportunities, and fitness programs.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing.
The predicted salary is between 36.05 - 36.05 $ per hour.
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.05 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 32
Requisition ID: REQ700563
Applications Close: 29/10/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment, working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include:
- Domiciliary care unit
- Emergency department
- Geriatric assessment unit
- Obstetric services
- Paediatric service
- Drug and Alcohol unit
We encourage candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and their families to apply. Join our team and be part of delivering exceptional healthcare to our community.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees:
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
What you will bring to the role:
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care), or currently enrolled in second or third year of an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing program
- Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate, respectful, and person-centred care that supports patient dignity, privacy, and cultural diversity.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately with patients, families, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, following direction from registered nurses or midwives and contributing positively to team outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to organise, prioritise and complete delegated tasks effectively while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Demonstrated ability to identify changes in a patient's condition, recognise potential risks, and escalation concerns appropriately within your scope of practice and organisational guidelines.
- Demonstrated understanding of the importance of contributing to continuous improvement in healthcare settings.
- Demonstrated skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others.
Additional information:
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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