Assistant in Nursing - Casual
Make a real difference where it matters most and build your skills while caring for a close-knit rural community in Werris Creek.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $33.27 Per Hour + 12% Super + Casual Loading
Location: Werris Creek Multi Purpose Unit
Requisition ID: REQ645244
Applications Close: Sunday 29th March 2026
Where You’ll Be Working
Join the dedicated and welcoming team at Werris Creek Multipurpose Service (MPS), a small rural facility delivering essential healthcare services to the local community. Werris Creek MPS provides a range of care including aged care, sub-acute inpatient services, emergency support, and community health programs.
About the Role
As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), you’ll play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, high-quality care across a variety of settings. Working under the guidance of Registered Nurses, you’ll help ensure patients and residents feel comfortable, respected and well cared for.
Your day may include:
✨ Supporting patients and residents with personal care, mobility and daily living activities
✨ Assisting nursing staff with clinical procedures and routine tasks
✨ Maintaining a clean, safe and organised care environment
✨ Documenting care activities and contributing to team handovers
✨ Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes
This is a great opportunity to build your skills across aged care and sub-acute environments, gaining valuable hands-on experience in a supportive rural setting.
About You
You are compassionate, dependable and enjoy working as part of a team to make a genuine difference in people’s lives. You bring a respectful and caring approach to every interaction and take pride in delivering quality care.
With strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure, you are adaptable and eager to learn. Whether you’re starting out or continuing your healthcare journey, you’re committed to ongoing development and patient-centred care.
Essential Requirements
⭐ Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assistant in Nursing), or
⭐ Current enrolment in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree (completion of first year and part of second year), or
⭐ Current enrolment in a TAFE NSW Diploma of Nursing (completion of foundational units and at least 120 hours of clinical placement)
The Perks
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
✅Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
✅Supportive, close-knit rural team environment
✅Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
✅Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Need more information?
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- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- If you are a current HNE employee, you may not need to apply. Please contact the hiring manager for more information.
For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Hemmings on Jennifer.Hemmings@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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