Trainee - Assistant in Nursing
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until March 2027
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $65,967.28 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ610282
Applications Close: 26 October 2025
Location: Garrawarra, Waterfall
Come Work With Us!
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
We are offering an exciting and unique opportunity in 2026 to complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Health Services Assistance while working as a Trainee Assistant in Nursing. The positions are 13 month temporary full-time positions, working a rotating 24hr, 7 day a week roster. The Theoretical component is conducted by TAFE NSW and trainees are paid to attend class. The program will commence on Monday 9 February 2026.
Garrawarra Centre will appeal to Individuals who have a particular interest in working within the complex specialty of Dementia and who are committed to person-centred care. Garrawarra Centre thrives on providing quality, person-centred care for elderly people who have a primary diagnosis of Dementia and associated behaviours. We endeavour to maintain a home-like appearance and atmosphere. We work closely with experts in the field such as Geriatricians and Clinical Nurse Specialists to ensure a high level of care is provided.
Please do NOT apply if you already have a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or equivalent, you will be ineligible. This is a traineeship to complete the qualification.
What you'll be doing
All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.
Provision of support to the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in an acute care environment as directed by the Registered Nurse
Provide direct care activities to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses with patient care interventions as directed
Contribute to collecting accurate health care information and maintaining accurate health care documentation as required
Communicate effectively with patients and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocol
For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Wynn on Cathy.Wynn@health.nsw.gov.au
Selection Criteria:
1. DO NOT HOLD A Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or equivalent
2. Good written and verbal communications skills
3. Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
4. Ability to follow directions
5. Current First Aid Certificate, or willingness to obtain before commencement in February 2026
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and Garrawarra Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
