Assistant in Nursing - Neuroscience Inpatient Unit

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal娱乐 benefits

ACD days

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health's Neurosciences Inpatient Unit at Westmead is seeking an Assistant in Nursing to join a dedicated team caring for newborns, children and adolescents with neurological conditions. The role supports patient care and stock management, working alongside Registered Nurses and the Nurse Unit Manager.

This permanent full-time position is 38 hours per week, with a base salary of 65,150.16 to 71,479.42 plus 12% super, 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging options.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care and managing and ordering stock.
• Works closely with Registered Nurses and the Nurse Unit Manager.

Job description

Assistant in Nursing - Neuroscience Inpatient Unit

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Assist In Nursing
Remuneration:65150.16 - 71479.42 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ701924
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 26 October 2026

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

The Neurosciences Inpatient Unit is a 16-bed ward that specialises in providing care to newborns, children and young people with neurological conditions. The ward houses a dedicated Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), comprising of 4 beds, offering round-the-clock observation for children with seizures, enabling precise diagnostic insights crucial for tailored treatment plans, including epilepsy surgery. The unit is formerly known as the Commercial Travellers Ward. It was named after the Commercial Travellers Association of NSW, which supported the hospital for over a century. Nurses working on this ward operate within a team nursing model, collaborating closely with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dieticians, child life therapists, and allied health assistants. The role of the Assistant in Nursing assists with patient care and managing and ordering stock, working closely with Registered Nurses and the Nurse Unit Manager. This position is Monday - Friday, 0730 - 1600

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards: SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.