Assistant in Nursing (Incentives Offered)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Canberra; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Relocation considerations

Welcome Experience Program

Incentive scheme

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District in Canberra ACT seeks an Assistant in Nursing to support Registered and Enrolled Nurses in delivering compassionate, person-centred care across acute and aged care settings.

You will assist patients with daily activities, help prepare rooms and equipment, and document care events under RN supervision, contributing to a high-standard healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or one year of undergraduate nursing/midwifery completed.
• A caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach to healthcare.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with patients, families and colleagues.
• Ability to work both independently under an RN and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to accurate clinical documentation and safe, high-quality care.
• Capable of adapting to a fast-paced healthcare environment with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (toileting, bathing, mobility and personal care).
• Support nursing by preparing rooms, gathering equipment and aiding with patient transfers.
• Provide allocated nursing care activities under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Document patient care, observations and responses in clinical records.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, compassionate care.

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or Undergraduate Registered Nursing/Midwifery (1 year completed)

Job description

Assistant in Nursing (Incentives Offered)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District – Canberra ACT

Join Hillston as an Assistant in Nursing and play a vital role in supporting Registered and Enrolled Nurses to deliver compassionate, person-centred care across acute and aged care settings. In this rewarding role, you will make a meaningful difference every day by assisting patients with their daily care needs while working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

• 12% superannuation
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
• Relocation considerations
• Access to the Welcome Experience Program
• Up to $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Generous leave options including long service and carers leave
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience and balance

Employment type: Permanent Full / Part Time or Casual opportunities
Position classification: Assistant In Nursing
Renumeration: $65,150.16 - $71,479.42 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ684227
Location: Hillston

About the role

As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), you will work as part of a supportive healthcare team, assisting Registered and Enrolled Nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in acute and aged care settings. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, showering, mobility and personal care.
• Support the nursing team by preparing patient rooms, gathering equipment and assisting with patient positioning and transfers.
• Provide allocated nursing care activities under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Document patient care, observations and responses accurately in clinical records and progress notes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe, compassionate and high-quality care is delivered to patients

What We’re Looking For:

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or one year completion of UndergraduateRegistered Nursing or Midwifery degree.
• Demonstrate a caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach to supporting people with their healthcare needs.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues.
• Work effectively both independently under the direction of a Registered Nurse and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Be committed to maintaining accurate clinical documentation and delivering safe, high-quality care.
• Adapt well to a fast-paced healthcare environment while demonstrating professionalism, accountability and a willingness to learn.

For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Webb on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing theChild Safe Standards.