Assistant in Nursing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Superannuation

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Grenfell is seeking enthusiastic Assistants in Nursing to join the Grenfell Multi Purpose Service. The role delivers high-quality, person-centred care to acute patients and aged care residents, working as part of a supportive rural health team.

The position is permanent full-time or part-time with up to 38 hours per week, requires Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or nursing student status, and offers a competitive remuneration with salary

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute or Aged Care) or nursing student with two semesters and first clinical placement.
• Current NSW driver’s license to drive for work purposes.
• Aboriginal applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Certificate III Health Services Assistance (Acute Care or Aged Care)

Nursing student with two completed semesters and first clinical placement

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: Grenfell, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Applications Close: 28 September 2026 – 11:59pm

Assistant in Nursing
Grenfell Multi Purpose Service

About the role

Grenfell 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 Grenfell 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.

Grenfell 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. We have 7 inpatient beds, 34 Residential aged care beds & 1 Emergency Department bed.

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. We offer supportive rostering to enhance the work/life balance. 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 access to allied health professionals both virtually & on site.

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
• Assisting with showering, meals, and toileting
• Supporting wound care

To be successful in this role you will hold Certificate III (HLT32507 Or HLT32512) in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care or Aged Care); or be currently enrolled as a Nursing Student (with successful completion of at least two semesters & your first clinical placement) along with a current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes.

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 Grenfell MPS and make a real difference every day.

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

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

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 Nicole Widdows on (02) 6349 1*** or at **************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

• 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 anEligibility Listfor 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