Assistant In Nursing - Spinal Injury Unit

Royal Rehab; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable收入

Fitness Passport discounts

HCF Private Health Insurance discounts

Maxxia Rewards

Career growth

Salary

Employee Assistance Program

Leadership

Culture

NSW Health entitlements

Job summary

Royal Rehab Ryde is seeking a part-time Assistant in Nursing to join the Spinal Injury Unit, based in Ryde on an 18-hour weekly rotating roster. You will provide compassionate, holistic patient care and support rehabilitation goals within an inpatient setting.

Essential criteria include Certificate III in Health Services Assistant or 1 year of Bachelor of Nursing, rehab experience, and strong communication. NSW Health entitlements apply; salary packaging and private health discounts are offered.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistant or completion of at least 1 year of Bachelor of Nursing program.
• Knowledge and experience in rehabilitation.
• Effective digital, verbal and written clinical communication.
• Commitment to quality improvement and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Providing holistic patient care within the inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Promoting the development of therapeutic relationships to support rehabilitation goals.
• Supporting the objectives and philosophy of the Nursing Service.
• Contributing to rehabilitation goals in line with the Royal Rehab Mission.

Skills

Health services assistant

Nursing knowledge

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Education

Certificate III Health Services Assistant

Bachelor of Nursing (1 year)

Job description

• Healthcare, Hospitals & Medicine
• Nursing
• Ryde, NSW
• Permanent - Part Time
• Royal Rehab Ryde
• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport: Gives members access to a wide choice of gyms and pools
• HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Permanent part-time opportunity based in Ryde (18 hours per week, rotating roster)
• Salary Packaging: Package up to $9,000 of your pre-tax income and boost your take-home pay
• Fitness Passport: Discounted access to gym and aquatic centres
• Health Insurance: Exclusive HCF discounts
• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award

About us. At Royal Rehab Ryde we’re redefining health and wellbeing. We offer a comprehensive range of specialist rehabilitation services for both public and private patients. Our team provides expert care for individuals with neurological conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and more. We also deliver orthopaedic rehabilitation, post-operative care, and general reconditioning. Services are available across both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring continuity of care and tailored support throughout the recovery journey. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture that values your expertise.

About the role. Join our Spinal Injury Unit as a part-time Assistant in Nursing and make a real difference every shift! You’ll play a key role in delivering compassionate and holistic care to patients on an individualised basis in accordance with their goals and needs. If you strive for excellence in all you do and would like to work as part of our supportive rehabilitation team.

Key responsibilities include

• Providing holistic patient care within the inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Promoting the development of therapeutic relationships with the aim of facilitating the patient’s rehabilitation goals.
• Supporting the objectives and philosophy of the Nursing Service.
• Contributing to the person’s rehabilitation goals in accordance with the Mission Statement of Royal Rehab.

About you. We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistant or completion of at least 1 year of Bachelor of Nursing undergraduate program.
• Suitable knowledge & experience in rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated digital, verbal and written clinical communication with effective interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement, practice development and evidence-based practice.

Your Royal Rewards...

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Maxxia Rewards: Enjoy a huge range of discounts through our salary packaging partner
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
• NSW Health and NSW Health AHO Employees: Transfer your accrued leave entitlements and continue to receive pay and entitlements in line with the relevant NSW Health State Award

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Ryde a great place to work, and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from all members of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you require any adjustments to participate equitably in the recruitment process, or to support you in the workplace should you be successful, please let us know. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment where all individuals can thrive.

What’s next. If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter. Please note, only applicants that address this essential criterion will be considered.

The successful applicant will be required to provide and undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check, working with children check, employment history, statements of service and referee checks.

Further Enquiries:
Matthew Toose, Clinical Operations Manager
Phone: [phone]

Application Close Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted for interview prior to the closing date.