Assistant in Nursing

NSW Health; Griffith City; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Novated car leasing

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

NSW Health Griffith is seeking an experienced Assistant in Nursing to provide compassionate, patient‑centred care across frontline teams. You will deliver evidence‑based care, work with multidisciplinary staff, and contribute to safe, high‑quality outcomes on casual shifts in Griffith.

Offer includes hourly remuneration of $32.86–$36.05 plus super and casual loading, with opportunities for professional development and support within MLHD. NSW Health supports diversity and community service.

Qualifications

• Certificate III 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.

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.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Clinical excellence

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care)

1 year of Undergraduate Nursing or Midwifery completion

Job description

Requisition Number: REQ697681
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $32.86 – $36.05 per hour (+ super + casual loading)
Hours per week: Various
Applications Close: 29 October 2026
Vaccination Category: A
Location: Griffith

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.

To find out more, please review the Position Description

About You

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• 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.

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(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.