Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until January 2027

Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing

Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16

Location:Gosford Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ701189

Applications Close: Wednesday 11 November 2026 at 11:59pm

Interview Date:16 November 2026

Are you passionate about helping others and making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Join the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) – Nursing Support Roster, where your skills, kindness and dedication will help deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care.

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 plays a key role in ensuring continuity of care and enhancing the overall patient experience. In this role you will:

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care, assisting with personal hygiene, mobility and daily living needs.
• Support Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses with delegated patient care activities under appropriate supervision.
• Assist with clinical data collection, accurate documentation and the delivery of safe, high-quality care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient wellbeing, communication and overall care experiences.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description

About You

We are looking for someone who has:

• A completed HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or at least one year of undergraduate nursing training.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Recent relevant healthcare experience and a demonstrated commitment to delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
• A collaborative team mindset and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• A willingness to learn, adapt to changing environments and uphold NSW Health CORE values.

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.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible hours and job-sharing options, 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.

Need More Information?

Faye Grocott

Phone: 0436 693 909

Email: [email protected]

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health

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

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements

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.

Additional Information

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.

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