Assistant in Nursing

svha; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Not-for-profit employer

Professional growth

Job summary

The Mater Hospital in North Sydney is seeking an Assistant in Nursing for a casual position in the McQuoin Ward. You will support the nursing team in a busy surgical department and work across a 24/7 roster, reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager.

Applicants should be enrolled in a Bachelor of Nursing (2nd year) or a Diploma of Nursing (2nd stage), hold a Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistance, and demonstrate fundamental clinical skills. Acute-care experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing (2nd year).
• Enrolled in a Diploma of Nursing (2nd stage).
• Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistance.
• Completes fundamental clinical skills to assist the RN/EN workforce.
• Flexible and available to work on a 24/7 rotating roster.
• Previous experience in an acute healthcare area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Allocated to McQuoin Ward, a surgical orthopaedics ward, reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager and integrating into the nursing team.
• Assist nursing staff in delivering basic care in a busy surgical department.

Skills

Clinical skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (2nd year)

Diploma of Nursing (2nd stage)

Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistance

Job description

Job Description:

Role Title: Assistant in Nursing

Role Type: Casual

Shift details: 24/7 rotating roster

Department and Location: McQuoin Ward, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney

Salary: 29.88- 32.79 AUD base per hour +super

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore's premier private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education.

We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

About The Role:

In this program you will be allocated to the McQuoin Ward. This is a highly productive surgical orthopaedics ward, where you will report directly to the Nurse Unit Manager and integrate into the nursing and multidisciplinary team.

The Assistant in Nursing provides support to the Nursing staff in the delivery of basic care in busy surgical department. This experience could assist you in securing a New Graduate Position in the future.

About You:

• Enrolled in and undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing at 2nd year level.
• Enrolled in and undertaking a Diploma of Nursing and in at least 2nd stage.
• Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistance.
• Complete fundamental clinical skills, to assist the RN/EN workforce.
• Flexible and available to work on a 24/7 rotating roster.
• Previous experience working in an acute healthcare area (desired).

What we can offer you at the Mater

• Exceptional Rewards: Highly competitive base pay, plus exclusive not-for-profit salary packaging perks. Enjoy pre-tax savings on up to $15,900 for everyday living costs (mortgage, rent, bills) plus $2,650 for dining out and entertainment annually
• An Amazing Workplace : 82% of staff recommend our hospital as a great place to work (2026 Engagement Survey)
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney's top private service and the city's unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https ://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]