Assistant in Nursing, Inpatient Units (Multiple Positions)

NSW Health; Randwick; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Up to $9K living expenses

Novated Leasing

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

NSW Health, at Prince of Wales Hospital, is inviting applications for Assistant in Nursing (AIN) positions in inpatient units. Roles support high-quality patient care within a dynamic, collaborative team.

Opportunities suit those starting a nursing journey or seeking clinical exposure, with benefits including professional development and flexible arrangements. Join a renowned tertiary hospital and contribute to patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to use a variety of office and health related software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control standard precautions.

Responsibilities

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Infection prevention and control

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115)

Nursing student (2nd/3rd Year)

Job description

Assistant in Nursing, Inpatient Units (Multiple Positions)

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time/Part Time
Position Classification:Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration:$32.86 - $36.05 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week:up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ705243

Application Close: Tuesday 17 November 2026

Prince of Wales Hospital - Assistant in Nursing, Inpatient Units (Multiple Positions)

Exciting Opportunities to join Prince of Wales Hospital!

We’re looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Prince of Wales Hospital. Opportunities are available to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), supporting high-quality patient care in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Whether you’re beginning your nursing journey or looking to gain valuable clinical experience, this is a fantastic chance to grow your skills and make a meaningful difference.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant.

Where you'll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Nursing and Midwifery – Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures 2024-2029 guides our profession in the development of effective person-centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person-centred leadership, and supporting innovative practices.
The nursing vision for Prince of Wales Hospital is ‘Transforming Person-Centred Care Together’. This approach to all nursing practices ensures we collaborate together on all aspects of healthcare, inclusive of staff, placing the person at the centre of shared decision making underpinned by respect, mutual understanding and facilitated choice.
As an Assistant in Nursing in SESLHD, you will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person-centred care; and support other nurses and care roles. You will strive to ensure that the people who receive healthcare experience exceptional care that is person-centred, safe, high quality and compassionate.
You will be part of a team that strives to support each other to reach our potential, focus on what matters most and continue to be innovative in approaches to practice.
As an Assistant in Nursing, you will retain responsibility for your own actions and remain accountable to the Registered Nurse for all allocated functions.
You will be encouraged to further develop your practice with the professional development opportunities available.

Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115) or equivalent OR 2nd or 3rd Year Undergraduate Nursing Student.

• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to use a variety of office and health related software application
• Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control standard precautions.

OurCOREValues are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directiveOccupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseasesfor all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support(***************@health.nsw.gov.au)and for additional information please visit ourStepping Up Website