Assistant in Nursing

NSW Health; Werris Creek; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $11,600

Novated leasing

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health in Werris Creek is seeking a casual Assistant in Nursing to provide safe, compassionate care under supervision within our small rural Multi-Purpose Service.

You will work with Registered Nurses to support residents with daily living activities, dignity and wellbeing, while maintaining accurate records and communicating with families and colleagues. Previous aged care experience is highly regarded.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing required or currently enrolled in nursing degree with coursework completed.
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree, having completed first year and the first semester/trimester of second year.
• TAFE NSW Diploma of Nursing with foundational units in practice and 80 hours of clinical placement completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, respectful and compassionate care to residents within your scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
• Support residents with daily care needs and promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, families, carers and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient records to meet legislative requirements.

Education

Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing

Undergraduate Registered Nursing degree (first year completed or beyond)

TAFE NSW Diploma of Nursing (foundational units & 80 hours clinical)

Job description

Remuneration: $32.95 - $36.04 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Werris Creek Multi-Purpose Service
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification:Assistant in Nursing
Requisition ID:REQ687686
Applications Close: Sunday 27th September 2026

This is an opportunity to join a friendly, supportive team at Werris Creek Multi-Purpose Service, where you can develop your skills and make a genuine difference through compassionate, person-centred care.

Where you’ll be working
Werris Creek is a welcoming rural community approximately 40km from Tamworth, with a proud agricultural and railway heritage. The town offers a relaxed country lifestyle and strong connections to the surrounding farming communities and recreational/entertainment opportunities of Tamworth & Quirindi.

We are a small country Multi-Purpose Service with a dedicated team of health professionals caring for older people and those requiring palliative care within our local community.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide safe, respectful and compassionate care to residents within your scope of practice.
• Work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
• Support residents with their daily care needs and promote their dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, families, carers and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate documentation in patient records to meet legislative requirements.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate health professional who is committed to providing the best possible care to our residents and support to their families and carers. You will be friendly, polite and courteous, with a genuine interest in working with older people and people requiring palliative care.

Previous experience in aged care will be highly regarded.

• Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing; or
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree, having completed first year and the first semester or trimester of second year; or
• Currently enrolled in a TAFE NSW Diploma of Nursing, having completed the identified foundational units in practice and 80 hours of clinical placement.

Why join us

• You’ll be supported to settle into your role with a comprehensive site-specific orientation program.
• Ongoing support from the Registered Nurse, Health Service Manager & Clinical Nurse Educator.
• Salary packaging options up to $11,600, plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport offering discounted gym and wellness options for you and your family
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program for confidential support for staff and their families
• The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Important Information

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

Additional Information

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

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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.

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. Find out more by contacting Salary Packaging PLUS! via *********@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

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.