Western Sydney Local Health District

Assistant in Nursing

Western Sydney Local Health District View all jobs


Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Aged Care Worker
AUD 65,150 - 71,479 per year

Posted 10 hour(s) ago

Reference: 2467138


🌟 Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day
💙 Build your nursing experience in a supportive clinical environment
🏥 Be part of a collaborative team delivering quality patient-centred care

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $65,150.16 - $71,479.42 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join the team at Blacktown Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District, where your contribution will help make a positive difference to the health and wellbeing of our diverse community.

Working alongside dedicated nursing and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, you'll be part of a collaborative environment focused on delivering safe, respectful and high-quality patient care. You'll have the opportunity to develop your practical skills, contribute to positive patient experiences and play an important role in supporting people throughout their healthcare journey.

  • Work in a dynamic hospital environment caring for patients with diverse healthcare needs.

  • Collaborate with experienced Registered Nurses, Midwives and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.

  • Be part of a team committed to compassionate, safe and person-centred care.

  • Develop your clinical experience while contributing to the delivery of quality healthcare.

  • Help create a welcoming, respectful and supportive experience for patients, families and carers.

What you'll be doing
As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll play an important hands-on role in supporting patients with their everyday care needs and contributing to the smooth delivery of nursing services. Working under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse or Midwife, you'll help ensure patients receive individualised, compassionate care that promotes their comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

In this role, you'll:

  • Provide personalised patient care: Assist patients with personal hygiene, mobility, communication and daily living activities, promoting dignity, comfort and independence.

  • Support safe nursing practice: Deliver delegated nursing care within your scope of practice, following clinical guidelines and direction from the Registered Nurse or Midwife.

  • Contribute to clinical operations: Assist nursing staff with routine technical support, including preparing for procedures and cleaning and maintaining equipment.

  • Maintain quality documentation: Accurately record relevant patient information to support continuity of care and meet documentation and legislative requirements.

  • Work collaboratively: Communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals while helping manage competing priorities in a busy clinical environment.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

  1. Successful completion of Certificate III Acute Care (HLT33115) with experience in acute care environments deemed appropriate by WSLHD or documented evidence of placement in 2nd Year as an undergraduate Registered Nurse at tertiary level documented evidence of enrolment in Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115)

  2. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

  3. Demonstrated ability to use information technology systems

  4. Proven ability to be self-motivated, flexible and adaptive as clinical needs arise, and still remain within the scope of practice of an AIN

Requisition ID: REQ700353
Applications Close: 17 November 2026


Need more information ?

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.