Assistant in Nursing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $20,600 p.a.

Novated car leasing option

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking an Assistant in Nursing for Boorowa to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care across shifts. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to support clinical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.

A Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or progress toward undergraduate nursing or midwifery is required, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or one year completion of Undergraduate Nursing or Midwifery.
• Deliver patient-centred, evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise outcomes.
• Commitment to cultural safety and ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care in accordance with standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement and promote safety and learning.
• Meet education requirements: Cert III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or partial undergraduate nursing/midwifery.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing clinical priorities.
• Demonstrate commitment to patient-centred care and professional development.

Skills

Compassion

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Cultural safety

Professional development

Education

Health Services Assistance Cert III

Job description

Requisition Number: REQ699286
Employment Type: Permanent Full -time / Part-time / Casual options considered
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $65,150.16 - $71,479.42 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 6 November 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Boorowa

Do you bring compassion, clinical excellence, and commitment to every shift?

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Assistant in Nursing to join our dedicated team in this critical frontline role delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients and their families.

As the Assistant in Nursing, you will:

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities and contribute to a culture of safety and learning.
• Certificate lll in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or one year completion of Undergraduate Registered Nursing or Midwifery degree.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and respond flexibly to changing clinical priorities.
• A commitment to patient-centred care, cultural safety, and continuous professional development.

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job, we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs, Fitness Passport, and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.