Assistant in Nursing Non-Clinical - Surgical Short Stay 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

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health's The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network at Westmead has established a new Surgical Short Stay Unit. We are seeking an experienced Assistant in Nursing (non-clinical) to join a dedicated paediatric team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role covers 38 hours per week in a permanent full-time capacity, with a focus on supporting quality care and a safe patient environment for children undergoing short-stay procedures.

Qualifications

• Provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Complete annual mandatory training as required.
• Adhere to NSW Health guidelines and SCHN policies and procedures.
• Follow the SCHN Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of quality, individualised care to paediatric patients.
• Support the nursing team within a unit-based care plan.
• Contribute to a safe and compassionate environment for children and families.

Job description

Assistant in Nursing Non-Clinical - Surgical Short Stay 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:REQ694659
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 11 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Tanja Morris on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

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.

In May 2026, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead opened a brand new Surgical Short Stay Unit within our state-of-the-art Wattle Building. This purpose-built 12-bed unit cares for children undergoing short stay surgery, as well as the initial 24-hour care for high-acuity and complex surgical procedures. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Paediatric Registered Nurse to be part of this exciting new service.

What you'll be doing

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) role assists in the provision of basic nursing care, working within a plan of care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) within a team setting. AIN’s are not to be allocated their own patients. AIN’s are not to be assigned patients where one to one therapeutic nursing supervision is prescribed. The AIN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of quality individualised care to patients at The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) within the guidelines set by the NSW Department of Health, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Framework, The SCHN – Division of Nursing and within the limits of the AIN position description.

The AIN will:

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate ethical behaviour in their performance.
• Understand and respect patients’ rights.
• Provide evidence of completion of annual mandatory training.
• Practice within the NSW Health guidelines, the position description and guidelines for the SCHN and are required to adhere to Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

• 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.

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.