Assistant in Nursing

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health at Blacktown Hospital is seeking a committed Assistant in Nursing to join a supportive clinical team. The role is permanent full time, providing patient-centered care under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Midwife.

You will contribute to safe, respectful care and help maintain high-quality nursing services in a dynamic hospital setting. The position offers a remuneration range of AUD 65,150.16 to AUD 71,479.42 per year, 38 hours per week, with potential for part-time via job

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate III Acute Care (HLT33115) or evidence of placement in 2nd Year as an undergraduate RN
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to use information technology systems
• Proven self-motivation, flexibility and adaptability within scope of AIN practice
• Applications close 17 November 2026

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised patient care: assist with hygiene, mobility, communication and daily living activities
• Support safe nursing practice within your scope of practice
• Assist nursing staff with routine technical tasks and equipment readiness
• Maintain accurate patient documentation to support continuity of care and compliance
• Collaborate with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals in a busy clinical setting

Education

Certificate III Acute Care (HLT33115)

Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115) or undergraduate RN placement

Job description

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:PermanentFull 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.

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)

Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Demonstrated ability to use information technology systems

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

Applications Close:17 November 2026

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.