Undergraduate assistant in nursing

NSW Health; Manly; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 71,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

NSW Health at Bear Cottage, Manly, is seeking Undergraduate Nursing students (3rd year) to join as Assist In Nursing on a casual basis, working alongside Registered Nurses to provide holistic care to paediatric patients. Current 3rd year Bachelor of Nursing or 2nd year Master’s expected to lead to AHPRA registration is required, with prior AIN experience and strong teamwork.

Flexible shifts and opportunities to develop skills in pediatric palliative care are offered, with friendly team support

Qualifications

• Documented evidence of undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (3rd yr.) or Masters (2nd Yr.) which would lead to Registration with the National Registration Board (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Previous recent relevant experience as an Assistant in Nursing
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Australian citizenship or a visa which permits employment in Australia

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse
• Demonstrate NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment in all interactions
• Assist with shifts and tasks as directed by the nursing team to support patient care

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Nursing registration eligibility

Visa eligibility

Education

Undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (3rd year) or Master’s (2nd year)

Job description

Employment Type:Casual
Position Classification:Assist In Nursing
Remuneration:65150.16 - 71479.42 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:Casual
Requisition ID:REQ693240
Location: Bear Cotage, Manly
Applications Close: Midnight on 25 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Philippa Smith on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Bear Cottage cares for children with life limiting illnesses and their families providing respite, symptom management and end of life care in a home like environment. We are looking for Undergraduate Nursing students who have completed 3 semesters of University to work alongside our Registered Nurses in providing holistic nursing care to the children we care for. Experience working with children and the ability to work flexible shifts is desirable.

This is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in a future career working with children and to develop knowledge and skills in palliative care.

What you'll be doing

The undergraduate Assistant in Nursing provides safe, compassionate, person-centred care to patients and families of the Sydney Children's Hospital Network, under the direct supervision of an Enrolled Nurse or a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife.
The Assistant in Nursing acts as a role model by demonstrating behaviours and interacting with patients, their families and employees to promote a culture and standards that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness , Respect and Empowerment.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

• Documented evidence of undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing (3rd yr.) or Masters (2nd Yr.) which would lead to Registration with the National Registration Board (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Previous recent relevant experience as an Assistant in Nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Australian citizenship or a visa which permits employment in Australia