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

accrued days off (ADOs)

fitness passport

employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

The Assistant in Nursing role at NSW Health is based in Westmead within the Neuroscience Inpatient Unit. You will support patient care under the guidance of Registered Nurses and the Nurse Unit Manager, contributing to a high standard of paediatric neurological care.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 0730–1600, with an emphasis on teamwork, stock management, and seamless service delivery in a 16-bed ward that includes the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit for complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care and stock management under supervision.
• Work closely with Registered Nurses and the Nurse Unit Manager.
• Support the Neurosciences Inpatient Unit operations and patient flow.

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
For role related queries or questions contact Emily Moore on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

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.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

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