Assistant in Nursing

thegardensmedical; Albury City; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual role

Hands-on experience

Structured orientation

Mentor support from experienced nurses

Diverse patient exposure

Professional development

Job summary

Gardens Medical Group in Albury, NSW is hiring casual Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to join our busy general practice nursing team. This role is ideal for nursing students who have completed at least their first year and want hands-on clinical experience while completing their qualification.

You will work alongside Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, GPs and Allied Health Professionals, gaining exposure to a broad primary care environment and developing practical skills to complement your studies

Qualifications

• Enrolled in approved nursing qualification with at least first year completed.
• Hold Working With Children Check (WWCC).
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Hold Professional Indemnity Insurance or be willing to obtain it.
• Demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be reliable, organised and able to work well in a team.
• Be willing to undertake training and competency assessment.
• Be comfortable using computer systems and clinical software.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient observations: blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height and weight.
• Assist with ECGs and nursing procedures.
• Perform blood glucose testing and urinalysis.
• Assist with spirometry testing.
• Provide basic wound care and dressings within scope.
• Set up and manage Holter monitors and 24-hour BP monitors.
• Assist with pre-employment medical assessments.
• Prepare patients and clinical areas for procedures.
• Support nursing staff and GPs in treatment rooms.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Clean and prepare clinical equipment and areas.
• Restock treatment rooms and monitor consumables.
• Support infection prevention and control measures.
• Provide patient assistance and escalate concerns to RN/GP.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the AIN role.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Team player

Education

Enrolled nursing student (1 year completed)

Job description

Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

Gardens Medical Group - Albury, NSW

Casual Employment

Start Your Nursing Career in General Practice

Gardens Medical Group is continuing to grow, and we are seeking motivated and compassionate Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to join our nursing team.

This opportunity is particularly suited to nursing students who have completed at least their first year of study and are looking to gain meaningful, hands‑on clinical experience while completing their nursing qualification.

Working alongside experienced Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, General Practitioners and Allied Health Professionals, you will gain exposure to a busy general practice environment and develop practical skills that complement your nursing education and future career.

For nursing students, we understand the demands of balancing university or TAFE, clinical placements, employment and personal commitments. We aim to provide flexible casual employment that allows you to continue your studies while gaining valuable experience in a clinical setting.

About the Role

As an Assistant in Nursing at Gardens Medical Group, you will work as part of our multidisciplinary clinical team, providing patient care and clinical support under the direction and supervision of our nursing team.

AINs at Gardens Medical Group work within a clearly defined scope of practice. Duties are allocated according to your qualifications, training, demonstrated competency and individual scope of practice.

All new AINs undertake orientation, clinical training and competency assessment before performing clinical tasks independently within their approved scope.

This role provides an opportunity to develop confidence in a clinical environment, strengthen your patient communication skills and gain practical experience across a broad range of primary healthcare services.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on your training, competency and approved scope of practice, duties may include:

• Performing patient observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight and other basic clinical measurements
• Performing ECGs and assisting nurses with procedures
• Performing blood glucose testing and urinalysis
• Assisting with spirometry testing
• Performing simple wound care and dressings within the approved AIN scope of practice
• Setting up and removing Holter monitors and 24-hour blood pressure monitors
• Assisting with pre-employment medical assessments
• Preparing patients and clinical areas for procedures
• Assisting nursing staff and GPs with treatment room activities
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Cleaning and preparing clinical equipment and treatment areas
• Restocking treatment rooms and monitoring clinical consumables
• Supporting infection prevention and control procedures
• Providing appropriate patient assistance and escalating clinical concerns to an RN or GP
• Undertaking other duties appropriate to the AIN role, demonstrated competency and scope of practice

About You

We are looking for applicants who are professional, reliable and genuinely interested in developing their clinical skills and experience.

You will need to be comfortable working in a busy and fast-paced general practice environment, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and understand the importance of recognising your limitations and seeking assistance when required.

You should be willing to learn, receive feedback and work under the direction and supervision of experienced nursing staff.

To be considered you should:

• Be currently enrolled in an approved nursing qualification through a university or TAFE and have completed at least your first year of study
• Hold a valid Working With Children Check
• Hold current First Aid and CPR certification
• Hold current Professional Indemnity Insurance, or be willing to obtain it
• Demonstrate professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Be reliable, organised and able to work effectively within a team
• Have a patient-focused approach to healthcare
• Be willing to undertake training and competency assessment
• Be comfortable using computer systems and learning clinical software

What We Offer

• Casual employment with flexibility around nursing studies and clinical placements
• Hands-on experience within a large and busy general practice
• Structured orientation, training and competency assessment
• Support and supervision from experienced nurses and clinical leaders
• Exposure to a diverse patient population and broad range of clinical presentations
• Experience across treatment room procedures, diagnostic testing and primary healthcare
• Opportunities to develop practical clinical skills alongside your nursing education
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary team of nurses, GPs, specialists and Allied Health Professionals
• Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development

Employment Requirements

All healthcare workers must meet applicable vaccination requirements or hold an approved medical contraindication certificate.

Sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have full and unrestricted working rights in Australia.