Assistant in Nursing

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

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Job summary

NSW Health in Blayney, NSW, is seeking an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) for permanent full-time/part-time roles at Blayney Multipurpose Service. The position offers a competitive salary ($65,150.16 - $71,479.42 per annum, plus superannuation and salary packaging options) and up to 38 hours per week.

The role supports both acute and aged care in a welcoming, rural health service. Shifts include mornings, afternoons, weekends and public holidays, working with a team of registered and enrolled nurses

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in acute care and aged care.
• Dynamic and motivated individual.
• Willingness to work shift-work including mornings, afternoons, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality patient and resident care.
• Assist in showering, meals and toileting.
• Supporting wound care.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $65,150.16 - $71,479.42 pa / $32.86 - $36.05 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Blayney, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 28 September 2026 – 11:59pm

Assistant in Nursing
Blayney Multi Purpose Service

About the role

Blayney MPS are seeking applications from enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated Assistants in Nursing (AINS) to join our supportive and inclusive Nursing workforce.

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) position at Blayney Multipurpose Health Service (MPS) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to both our acute patients and the residents who call our facility home. We’re looking for a dynamic, motivated individual with a solid foundation in acute care and aged care, and a passion for making a meaningful difference every day.

Blayney MPS is truly a wonderful place to work — a warm, supportive rural health service where teamwork, respect, and best-practice care are at the core of everything we do.

As an AIN, you will have the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a collaborative and experienced nursing team
• Build strong connections with our long-term residents
• Witness the rewarding progress of patients recovering and returning home
• Work in an environment where your contribution genuinely matters

This is a shift-work position, covering mornings, afternoons, weekends, and public holidays. Shifts are supported by a team including Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing. The broader team also includes a full-time Nurse Manager, an Education Officer who attends one day per week, hotel services staff, medical staff, and visiting allied health professionals including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Dietitians.

AINs are allocated a dedicated wing of patients or residents, allowing you to deliver consistent, holistic care.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing high-quality patient and resident care
• Assist in showering, meals, and toileting
• Supporting wound care

If you’re passionate about delivering excellent care and want to be part of a supportive, close-knit rural health team, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Blayney MPS and make a real difference every day.

Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join Western NSW Local Health District.

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A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

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Role‑related enquiries: Please contact Laura Cusack on (02) 6368 9*** or at laura. ******@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/workforce/aboriginal/Pages/default.aspx#:~:text=GSE Rule 26 allows agencies,persons covered by the Rule.. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre‑employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD