Assistant in Nursing, Sterile Storeroom Operating Suite

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Discounted health insurance

Days off & leave

Professional development

Fitness discounts

EAP

Continuing Education allowance

Nursing career progression

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) invites applications for Assistant in Nursing at Prince of Wales Hospital. Join a dynamic team delivering high-quality, person-centred patient care in a large tertiary setting.

We offer professional development opportunities, salary packaging, and supportive benefits. This role supports staff growth, with a clear pathway for education and clinical advancement within SESLHD.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or current second/third year nursing student.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Proficiency with common office and health-related software.
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control standard precautions.

Responsibilities

• As an Assistant in Nursing, support high-quality patient care in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Assist other nurses and care team members to deliver person-centred care.
• Maintain accountability for actions and follow guidance from Registered Nurses.

Skills

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Office software competency

Infection control knowledge

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115)

Undergraduate Nursing student (2nd/3rd year)

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent Full Time/Part Time

Position Classification

Assistant In Nursing

Remuneration

$65,150.16 - $71,479.42 per annum plus superannuation

Hours Per Week

38

Application Close

Sunday 01 November 2026

Opportunity

We're looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Prince of Wales Hospital. Opportunities are available to work as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), supporting high-quality patient care in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Whether you're beginning your nursing journey or looking to gain valuable clinical experience, this is a fantastic chance to grow your skills and make a meaningful difference.

Additional Benefits

• Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
• Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
• Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Career development - Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable and to obtain personal regrade to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1 status where relevant

Where you'll be working

Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.

Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.

What You'll Be Doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The Nursing and Midwifery - Our Strategy for Transforming Person Centred Cultures 2024-2029 guides our profession in the development of effective person-centred practice and healthful cultures within SESLHD. We advocate for shared decision-making, collaborative relationships, compassionate and person-centred leadership, and supporting innovative practices.

The nursing vision for Prince of Wales Hospital is 'Transforming Person-Centred Care Together'. This approach to all nursing practices ensures we collaborate together on all aspects of healthcare, inclusive of staff, placing the person at the centre of shared decision making underpinned by respect, mutual understanding and facilitated choice.

As an Assistant in Nursing in SESLHD, you will be an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in the provision of person-centred care; and support other nurses and care roles. You will strive to ensure that the people who receive healthcare experience exceptional care that is person-centred, safe, high quality and compassionate.

You will be part of a team that strives to support each other to reach our potential, focus on what matters most and continue to be innovative in approaches to practice.

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will retain responsibility for your own actions and remain accountable to the Registered Nurse for all allocated functions.

You will be encouraged to further develop your practice with the professional development opportunities available.

Selection Criteria

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (HLT33115) or equivalent OR 2nd or 3rd Year Undergraduate Nursing Student.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management skills.
• Computer skills including the ability to use a variety of office and health related software application
• Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control standard precautions.

For role related queries or questions contact Lorraine Symonds on [e-mail]

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website