Assistant in Nursing

Western NSW Local Health District; Gulgong; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Superannuation

Job summary

Western NSW Local Health District in Gulgong NSW is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to support the Nurse Manager and the care team. This permanent part-time role (20 hours per week) offers an opportunity to develop clinical skills within a rural health setting and to contribute to patient and resident wellbeing.

You will assist with daily activities, observe patients, and collaborate with RNs and ENs on rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays, in line with CORE NSW Health values.

Qualifications

• Current NSW driver’s license.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Experience as a nursing assistant or support worker is valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily routines: showering, toileting, dressing, eating.
• Support mobility, medications, and exercise as directed.
• Collaborate with RN and EN on shift and follow CORE NSW Health values.
• Observe patients closely and communicate needs to the care team.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Customer service

Job description

Western NSW Local Health District – Gulgong NSW

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $32.86 - $36.05 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Gulgong, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 14 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Assistant in Nursing

Gulgong Multi Purpose Service

About the role

In this role, you will join the team at Gulgong Multi Purpose Service where you will be closely supported by the Nurse Manager, Registered & Enrolled nurses to expand your clinical skillset and be encouraged to learn.

The Assistant in Nursing is an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Gulgong MPS has 6 residential aged care beds, 4 subacute and 2 ED beds. With a small team of nurses, one RN and one EN on each shift.

The team prides itself on the care they provide to the patients and residents.

You’ll havestrong communication, empathy, and customer service skills while you assist patients with their daily routines, such as showering, toileting, dressing, eating, communication, mobility, medication, and exercise. You’ll keenly observe those in your care, work well within a team and work within the CORE values of NSW Health.

You will have a current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes & the willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

We commit to support you in an inclusive, collaborative, and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential.As an Assistant in Nursing, you will be integral to us achieving our goal of healthier rural people and thriving communities.

At Western NSW LHD you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.

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

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.

Helping you Move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Kylie Forrester, Acting Nurse Manager on (02) 6374 3*** or at ***************@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