Assistant in Nursing - Palliative Care - Wauchope

Southern NSW Local Health District; Wauchope; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

The Assistant in Nursing in Wauchope provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, reflecting current standards of nursing practices and Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

You will assist with personal care, activities of daily living, patient comfort measures, and monitoring and reporting of vital signs, with a focus on compassion in end-of-life care and professional communication with patients and families.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Health Services Assistance or ongoing nursing studies.
• Ability to assist with personal care, activities of daily living, patient comfort measures and vital signs monitoring.
• Empathy and professionalism in communicating with patients, families and carers during challenging times.

Responsibilities

• Assists with nursing care under supervision of a Registered Nurse and adheres to standards and policies.
• Supports patients receiving palliative and end-of-life care with compassion and dignity.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary team and reports observations to the supervising RN.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Empathy

Communication

Clinical skills

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Education

Health Services Assistant qualification

Nursing studies (ongoing)

Tools

Electronic health systems

Job description

Assistant in Nursing - Palliative Care - Wauchope

Mid North Coast Local Health District 1.34K subscribers

Employment Type: PermanentPart Time

Position Classification: Assist In Nursing

Remuneration: $65,150.16 - $71,479.42

Hours Per Week: 50

Requisition ID: REQ692595

Applications Close: Wednesday 30th Septeber 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).

What you’ll be doing

The Assistant in Nursing provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.

About You

You are a compassionate and dedicated Health Services Assistant with a strong commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care to patients and their families. Through your qualification in Health Services Assistance or ongoing nursing studies, you have developed practical clinical skills and a solid understanding of basic nursing care, enabling you to confidently assist with personal care, activities of daily living, patient comfort measures, and the monitoring and reporting of vital signs.

You are particularly skilled at supporting patients receiving palliative and end-of-life care, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity, and professionalism when communicating with patients, families, and carers during challenging times. Your caring approach allows you to identify individual needs, provide meaningful support, and communicate relevant observations and concerns to the supervising Registered Nurse to ensure the delivery of safe and responsive care.

A strong team player, you work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare environments and consistently embody the values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. You are confident working under delegation, taking responsibility for tasks within your scope of practice once competency has been assessed, while recognising when to seek guidance and elevate concerns appropriately.

Committed to patient safety and quality care, you apply infection prevention and control principles in all aspects of your work and maintain accurate clinical documentation using electronic health systems. Your attention to detail, effective communication skills, and dedication to delivering compassionate care enable you to make a positive contribution to both patient experiences and healthcare outcomes.

Diversity and Inclusion liesat the heart of how we recruit. Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact [e-mail] .

This is a Category A position.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.

A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Mary Trotter 02 6580 8040 or [e-mail]

For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - [e-mail]

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