Assistant in Nursing - Casual Pool

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is seeking casual Assistants in Nursing to deliver compassionate, patient-centred care across Westmead, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals.

Work in a busy acute-care environment within a supportive, multidisciplinary team and benefit from flexible shifts that fit your lifestyle.

You’ll support Registered Nurses and Midwives with routine tasks, personal care and accurate documentation to help ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Acute Care (HLT33115) or equivalent with acute care experience
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to use information technology systems
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable within scope of practice as an AIN

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses with routine technical support and procedures
• Provide personal care, mobility and daily needs support
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation for safe care delivery
• Contribute to a collaborative model of care and meet patient needs
• Promote safety through effective communication and incident reporting

Skills

Teamwork

Information systems

Flexibility

Patient care

Education

Certificate III Acute Care (HLT33115)

Job description

• Gain valuable experience across leading hospitals
• Deliver person-centred care in a supportive team
• Flexible casual shifts to suit your lifestyle

Make a real difference every day by providing compassionate care and support to patients across Westmead, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals

Important Note: If you have already submitted an application for REQ662657, your application is still under consideration. Please do not re-apply to this readvertised position

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour
Location: Blacktown, Mount Druitt and Westmead Hospitals

Where you’ll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is committed to providing excellence in healthcare, education, and research. You will join our supportive and collaborative nursing teams within Westmead Hospital, Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, contributing to safe, high-quality care for our community.

• Work in a busy and dynamic acute care environment
• Be part of a patient-focused, multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Supportive culture that values learning, flexibility, and collaboration
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of wards and clinical settings
• Join a casual pool that offers flexible shifts to balance work and life

What you’ll be doing

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will play an essential role in delivering patient-centred care under the guidance of Registered Nurses and Midwives.

• Assist nurses with routine technical support functions, including procedures and equipment
• Provide compassionate support with personal care, mobility, and daily needs
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support safe care delivery
• Actively contribute to a collaborative model of care, ensuring patient needs are met
• Promote a safe environment through effective communication and incident reporting

Selection Criteria

1. Successful completion of Certificate III Acute Care (HLT33115) with experience in acute care environments deemed appropriate by WSLHD or documented evidence of placement in 2nd Year as an undergraduate Registered Nurse at tertiary level documented evidence of enrolment in Diploma of Nursing (HLT54115).
2. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
3. Demonstrated ability to use information technology systems
4. Proven ability to be self-motivated, flexible and adaptive as clinical needs arise, and still remain within the scope of practice of an AIN

Requisition ID: REQ697130
Applications Close: 8th October 2026

For inquiries about the role, contact

• Westmead Hospital - Aayush Gaire at [e-mail]
• Black Mount Druitt Hospitals – Julia Shaw [e-mail]

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.