Trainee Nursing Assistant - Dementia Care (Indigenous Targeted)

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District in Waterfall, NSW, invites applications for a Trainee Assistant in Nursing (Targeted) in a temporary full-time capacity, 38 hours per week, based at Garrawarra.

The role provides support to the nursing team in delivering care to residents, under supervision of a Registered Nurse, with a focus on dementia care and accurate documentation. Applications closing 1 November 2026.

Qualifications

• DO NOT HOLD A Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or equivalent
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to follow directions
• Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain before commencement in February 2027

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care activities to residents with dementia in accordance with the nursing care plan and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses with resident care interventions as directed
• Contribute to collecting accurate health care information and maintaining accurate health care documentation as required
• Communicate effectively with residents and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocol

Job description

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District in Waterfall, NSW, invites applications for a Trainee Assistant in Nursing (Targeted) in a temporary full-time capacity, 38 hours per week, based at Garrawarra.

The role provides support to the nursing team in delivering care to residents, under supervision of a Registered Nurse, with a focus on dementia care and accurate documentation. Applications closing 1 November 2026.