WardsPerson

NSW Health; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Bathurst Health Service, operated by Western NSW Local Health District, is hiring casual Wardspersons to support the nursing team with patient care, ward assistance and patient transfers.

You will need a current NSW driver's licence, and be willing to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays. This role offers country lifestyle with a meaningful public health service.

Qualifications

• Casual employment with shift work including weekends.
• Ability to assist nursing staff and perform portering tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing team in the delivery of patient care as directed by nursing staff.
• General assistance in wards and cleaning duties.
• Portering for patient transfers around the facility.

Job description

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Wardsperson

Remuneration: $32.50 - $32.73 ph (+ superannuation)

Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more

Applications Close: 14 October 2026 – 11:59pm

Wardsperson

Bathurst Health Service

About the role

We are seeking applications from passionate, enthusiastic, hardworking persons with a focus on patient care to join our team at Bathurst Health Service. We have multiple casual Wardsperson opportunities available.

The Wardsperson provides support to the nursing team in the delivery of patient care as directed by nursing staff, general assistance in wards, cleaning duties and portering for patient transfers around the facility.

You will have a current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes along with the ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Working with us means you have country living while being part of a meaningful service, access to corporate wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport and opportunities for learning and development including in-house training with My Health Learning.

This position is managed by Downer on a day-to-day basis. The successful applicant will be physically based at Bathurst Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District.

The Western NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and embodies our CORE Values. We actively promote the employment of all minority groups.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description.

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health.

To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

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