Assistant in Nursing - Casual Pool

Location
Balmain NSW
 
Benefits
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Full job description
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $26.17 - $28.72 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Balmain Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ595193

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our vision is excellence in health and healthcare for all!


About the Role

Balmain Hospital is a community-based healthcare facility that has been caring for local people since 1885. It is dedicated to Aged Care, Rehabilitation and General Practice. Balmain Hospital is committed to providing the highest standards of healthcare to meet individual needs.


An Assistant in Nursing (AIN) works within a nursing plan of care under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and within the limits of the AIN position description and local policy and protocol.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

Holds HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care); or currently enrolled as a Nursing Student (with successful completion of at least two semesters) and previous experience working in an acute care facility.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work and contribute as a team member.

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Benefits and Perks!
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.


This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.


Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).


SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.


Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/


Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.


For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working With Us’


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For enquiries, please contact Amanda Milgate via email at amanda.milgate@health.nsw.gov.au


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Applications Close: 10 August 2025


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