Assistant in Nursing - Wakefield Ward

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Meal Entertainment allowance

Upskill with Sydney Education

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition resources

SLHD Benefit

Job summary

NSW Health Balmain Hospital is recruiting an Assistant in Nursing to support nursing care under RN supervision. The role offers permanent full-time or part-time hours with a base hourly rate of $32.85–$36.04 plus superannuation, at Balmain Hospital in Sydney’s Local Health District.

You will work within a nursing plan of care, participate in patient care activities, and have access to professional development and employee benefits as outlined by NSW Health.

Qualifications

• HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or nursing student with two completed semesters and acute care experience.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work and contribute as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist in nursing care under RN supervision and according to the position description.
• Contribute to patient care plans and routine ward activities as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance

Nursing Student (two semesters completed)

HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week) or Permanent Part Time (Minimum 24 hours per week)
Position Classification:Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $32.85 - $36.04 per hour + Superannuation
Location:Balmain Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ704826

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About the Role

Balmain Hospital is a community-based healthcare facility that has been caring for local people since 1885. It is dedicated to Aged Care, Rehabilitation and General Practice. Balmain Hospital is committed to providing the highest standards of healthcare to meet individual needs.

An Assistant in Nursing (AIN) works within a nursing plan of care under the supervision and direction of the Registered Nurse (RN) and within the limits of the AIN position description and local policy and protocol.

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Holds a HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care); or is currently enrolled as a Nursing Student, having successfully completed at least two semesters and with previous experience working in an acute care facility; or is currently enrolled in the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing and has successfully completed the core subjects deemed essential for the position as well as having completed a minimum of 80 hours of clinical placement prior to employment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work and contribute as a team member.

Benefits and Perks

Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)

Additional Public Holiday during Xmas for celebrations!

Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading

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Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

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This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy(PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit:https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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For enquiries, please contact Jessica Pavlidis via email at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 11 November 2026

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