Assistant in Nursing - Mental Health Services

• Deliver hands-on care that makes a real difference

• Work in a supportive and collaborative team environment

• Grow your skills through training and development

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time   
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing  
Remuneration: $26.14 - $ 28.68 per hour 
Hours Per Week: 19
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta   

Where you'll be working 
Cumberland Hospital, part of Western Sydney LHD, is NSW’s largest and Australia’s oldest mental health facility. Join a team leading the way in innovative, respectful and collaborative mental health care.

• Based at the historic Cumberland Hospital in Western Sydney

• Serving local and broader communities with primary to tertiary care

• Committed to professional growth through CORE Values

• Part of a major new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead

• Driven by innovation, respect, empowerment, and quality care

What you'll be doing 
Provide individualised, high-quality care to patients/clients within a health service environment, working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse/Midwife to support safe, person-centred outcomes.

• Deliver direct care within scope of practice and delegation

• Support patients with daily care, mobility and communication needs

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to guide ongoing care

• Assist with clinical procedures, equipment cleaning and preparation

• Contribute to safety, quality improvement and WHS practices

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

1. Applicant must hold Certificate III Acute Care (HLT33115) or enrolled in Bachelor of Nursing degree second year

2. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

3. Demonstrated ability to use information technology systems.

4. Proven ability to be self-motivated, flexible and adaptive as clinical needs arise, and still remain within the scope of practice of an AIN

5. Demonstrated ability to manage conflict situations in a calm and professional manner

6. Demonstrate effective verbal and written skills, , including the ability to communicate with the multidisciplinary health care team

Requisition ID: REQ600521 
Applications Close: 25th September 2025 

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• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Vincent Msumba on Nhlanhla.Msumba@health.nsw.gov.au