Assistant In Nursing

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

MLHD in Canberra region is seeking an experienced Assistant in Nursing to join a compassionate frontline care team. The role focuses on delivering person-centred, evidence-based care in alignment with relevant standards and legislation.

The position offers permanent employment with options for full-time, part-time, or casual hours, with a salary range of approximately AU$65,150 to AU$71,479 per year plus super and leave loading.

Qualifications

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based care in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• NSW Working with Children check required.
• Current Australian Working Rights.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Cert III qualification in Health Services Assistance or equivalent or one year completion of Undergraduate Registered Nursing or Midwifery degree

Job description

Murrumbidgee Local Health District – Canberra ACT

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.

12% superannuation

Salary packagingand novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

Work-Life Balance:

Paid maternity/ parental leave (for more information)

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Employment Type:Permanent Full time, Part time and casual opportunities
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
Requisition: REQ691139
Location:Junee

What you’ll be doing

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.

Candidates will be required to meet the following criteria:

Cert III qualification in Health Services Assistance or equivalent or one year completion of Undergraduate Registered Nursing or Midwifery degree.

NSW Working with children check

Current Australian Working Rights

Applications close:30 September 2026
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.