Assistant in Nursing

Hunter New England Local Health District; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Proximity to local shops

Clinical collaboration

Sustainable Healthcare

Job summary

Singleton Hospital in the Hunter Valley is seeking a Casual Assist In Nursing to join a supportive rural health team. You’ll gain exposure across Surgical Unit, Theatres, Recovery, Day Stay, Maternity, Renal Unit and Medical Ward with shifts arranged to match roster needs.

You’ll bring reliability, good communication and a flexible approach, with a current driver’s licence highly desirable. The role offers meaningful community-focused care and the chance to grow within a welcoming hospital

Qualifications

• Essential qualities include reliability, adaptability and strong communication.
• Good time management helps in a busy rural health setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing support across departments including Surgical, Theatres, Recovery, Day Stay, Maternity, Renal and Medical Ward.
• Work casual shifts aligned to roster needs and service demand.

Skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Join a team where your work truly makes a difference and where you can feel proud to support the health of your local community.

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Assist In Nursing

Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: Up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ685004

Location: Singleton District Hospital

Applications Close: Sunday 220th September 2026

Where you’ll be working

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Hunter Valley, Singleton Hospital offers a welcoming and supportive workplace where you can feel valued and grow in your career. The team prides itself on a friendly, collaborative culture where everyone works together to provide compassionate care to the local community.

Singleton offers the charm of relaxed country living while still being within easy reach of essential services and amenities. Outside of work, you can explore the region’s renowned vineyards, scenic bushwalks, parks, gardens and galleries, all while enjoying the warmth of a close-knit community.

About The Role

Joining the team at Singleton Hospital provides a wonderful opportunity to broaden your experience across a variety of clinical areas. You may work across departments including the Surgical Unit, Theatres, Recovery, Day Stay, Maternity, Renal Unit and the Medical Ward, gaining valuable exposure and building your confidence in a supportive rural health setting.

Working on a casual basis offers flexibility, with shifts available according to roster needs and service demand. Each day brings something different, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety and is keen to expand their skills across multiple areas of care.

About You

You are a reliable and adaptable professional who enjoys working as part of a supportive team. With a positive attitude, strong communication skills and good time management, you approach each shift with professionalism and a willingness to learn. You value the connection that comes with working in a rural hospital and enjoy contributing to a team that genuinely supports one another. A current driver’s licence is highly desirable due to limited local public transport.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, you’ll be part of a team committed to improving the health and wellbeing of communities across the region. We offer meaningful work, supportive colleagues and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in a beautiful part of New South Wales.

Benefits Include

• Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Proximity to local shops and services
• Opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professionals
• A shared commitment to Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

For role related queries or questions contact Katie Hepworth on [e-mail]

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.