Assistant In Nursing

Hammond Health & Hospitals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & career development

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Staff discounts

Job summary

HammondCare in Wahroonga is seeking Assistants in Nursing with hospital experience to join our Palliative Care ward at Neringah Hospital. These casual opportunities offer a stimulating environment within a dedicated multidisciplinary team and learning opportunities.

Second-year nursing students with at least one clinical placement and those with experience using electronic patient records are encouraged to apply. Join our supportive workplace and contribute to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of hospital experience or a second-year Bachelors of Nursing student with a clinical placement.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate effectively.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning.

Skills

Hospital experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Second-year Bachelor of Nursing with clinical placement

Tools

Electronic patient record system

Job description

About the role

Applications are invited from Assistants in Nursing with Hospital experience to join our dynamic team. You will be a part of a highly dedicated team that provides the best patient‑centred care for our Palliative Care patients. These casual opportunities will be in our Palliative Care ward at Neringah Hospital at Wahroonga. We offer applicants a stimulating workplace and a supportive team environment within the unit. Our staff are valued members of the multi‑disciplinary team and are encouraged to participate in all learning and development activities. HammondCare is a NSW Health‑affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised.

About you

• At least one year's relevant hospital experience, or a second‑year student in Bachelor of Nursing with at least one Clinical Placement and a desire to work in a Palliative Care ward.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
• Time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads within a complex environment

Benefits

• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, and wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI‑FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung

Equal Employment Opportunity

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. All short‑listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, immunisation staff screening & vaccination compliance checks.

Compensation and Benefits (Tax Free)

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. You also receive a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take‑home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.