Assistant In Nursing - Casual

NSW Health; Lithgow City Council; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Education opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is seeking a Casual Assistant in Nursing for the Portland Tabulam Multi-Purpose Service. You will work under Registered Nurses to deliver direct patient care, assist with activities of daily living and support resident wellbeing in a compassionate, person-centred environment.

The role offers flexibility as a casual position, with NBMLHD benefits such as salary packaging, novated leasing, education opportunities, access to EAP and Fitness

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or Certificate III in Individual Support; or currently enrolled in 2nd/3rd year of a Bachelor of Nursing program.
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate, patient-centred care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients, families and the health team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living.
• Support mobility, hygiene, comfort and wellbeing of residents.
• Observe and report changes in patients' conditions to registered nurses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Safe patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Observation & reporting

Adaptability

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or Certificate III in Individual Support; currently enrolled in second/third year of Bachelor of Nursing

Job description

Employment Type:Casual
Position Classification:Assistant In Nursing (Aged Care)
Location: Portland Tabulam Multi-Purpose Service
Remuneration:$34.59 - $36.05 per hour
Requisition ID:REQ706276
Applications Close: 18/11/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Portland Tabulam Health Centre services include Residential Aged Care, sub-acute beds, and hosts a variety of community health services and allied health partners from the Lithgow Health Service. Awarded with a mark of excellence which is the highest quality for an aged care service, our facility aims to provide a patient-centred and personalised care to meet the unique needs of each resident by working together with their families and the community.

Join our dedicated Multi-Purpose Service team as a Casual Assistant in Nursing and play an important role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care within a supportive healthcare environment. Working under the supervision of Registered Nurses, you will provide direct patient care and assist with activities of daily living, including personal care, mobility support, hygiene, comfort and wellbeing. You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support safe, high-quality care, observe and report changes in patients' conditions, and help create a positive experience for patients and their families. This casual opportunity offers flexibility while allowing you to make a meaningful contribution to the health and wellbeing of your local community.

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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

What you will bring tot he role

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or Certificate III in Individual Support, and or currently enrolled in second or third year of an undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing program
• Demonstrated ability to provide safe, compassionate, respectful, and person-centred care that supports patient dignity, privacy, and cultural diversity.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate appropriately with patients, families, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a healthcare team, following direction from registered nurses.
• Demonstrated ability to organise, prioritise and complete delegated tasks effectively while maintaining high standards of patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to identify changes in a patient's condition, recognise potential risks, and escalation concerns appropriately within your scope of practice and organisational guidelines.
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of contributing to continuous improvement in healthcare settings.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge required for workers to participate in safe work practices to ensure their own health and safety, and that of others.

Additional Information

• Click here for the Position Description
• For role related queries or questions contact Nichole Simmons on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
• NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
• Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up website
• NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
• For assistance with applying please click here. To find out more about the NSW Health application process please click here.
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