Assistant in Nursing - Day Surgery

St Vincent's Health Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Not-for-profit salary packaging

Maternity excellence

Surgical innovation

Oncology leadership

Safe staffing

Growth opportunities

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

St Vincent's Health Australia is seeking an Assistant in Nursing for the Day Surgery/Endoscopy Unit at The Mater Hospital in North Sydney. This casual role focuses on patient-centred care during daytime hours in a renowned private hospital.

The position does not include night shifts or weekend work, and offers exposure to a range of perioperative and recovery activities within a supportive team and learning environment.

Qualifications

• 2nd or 3rd year nursing student, or TAFE Certificate III in acute care.
• Experience in an acute health care clinical setting.
• Time management skills.
• High-level computer literacy.
• Ability to work well under supervision of RN and EENs.

Responsibilities

• Patient centred clinical practice in accordance with recognised standards.
• Ensure safety of patients and staff by designing effective and efficient systems and processes of care.
• This role does not require night shifts, you will be working in the day surgery centre.
• No weekend availability required.

Skills

Time management

Computer literacy

Supervised work

Education

TAFE Certificate III in acute care

2nd/3rd year nursing student

Job description

• Role Title: Assistant in Nursing, Day Surgery/Endoscopy Unit
• Role Type: Casual
• Location: The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
• Salary: 28.19 - 30.94 AUD base per hour + super

Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore's premier private hospital. Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education. We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep. Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless. Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About The Role

• This is a fantastic opportunity for second or third year university nursing student looking for a development opportunity within the Hospital Clinical setting.
• Patient centred clinical practice in accordance with recognised standards.
• Ensure safety of patients and staff by designing effective and efficient systems and processes of care.
• This role does not require night shifts, you will be working in the day surgery centre.
• No weekend availability required.

About You

• 2nd or 3rd year nursing student, or TAFE Certificate III in acute care.
• Experience working within an acute health care clinical setting.
• Time management skills.
• High-level computer literacy.
• Ability to work well under supervision of RN and EENs.

What We Can Offer You

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney's top private service and the city's unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is 9th September 2026.