At Walcha MPS, every day is different — gain hands-on experience across diverse clinical areas and work with a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours per week: 12

Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing

Remuneration: $32.85 - 36.04 Per Hour + 12% Super + Incentives

Requisition ID: REQ697293

Location:Walcha Multi-Purpose Service

Closing:Sunday, 25thOctober 2026

Make a meaningful difference in a close-knit rural community

Join the dedicated team at Walcha Multi-Purpose Service (MPS), where your compassion and commitment to quality care truly make an impact. As an Assistant in Nursing, you’ll play a key role in supporting patients and residents across a diverse range of health services—from acute and subacute care to aged care, emergency, and community health.

About the Role

Under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will:

• Deliver individualised, high-quality patient care within your scope of practice.
• Assist patients with personal care, mobility, and communication needs to enhance independence and wellbeing.
• Support nursing staff with technical and procedural tasks, including equipment setup and cleaning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to meet legislative and policy requirements.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient, and patient-centred care environment.

At Walcha MPS, no two days are the same. You’ll gain hands-on experience across multiple clinical areas and be part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care to the local community.

Requirements

• Certificate III Assistant in Nursing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree (completion of first year and first semester or trimester of second year), or currently enrolled in a TAFE NSW Diplomas of Nursing (completion of identified foundational units in practice AND 120 hours of clinical placement).

The Perks

✅Be rewarded with up to$20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*

✅Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero

✅The flexibility and variety offered by a casual roster

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

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

✅ Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals

Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional Information:

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• If you are a current HNE employee, you may not need to apply. Please contact the hiring manager for more information.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Karen Jenkins | [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

* Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position or the agreed duration of your contract. All payments to part-time and contract employees will be made on a pro-rata basis in accordance with the terms of your contract, including any approved extensions. If your contract ends before the agreed completion date, you may be required to repay a portion of the incentive. To check your eligibility, visit the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. For further information or to discuss your circumstances, please contact [email protected].

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact[email protected]for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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