Assistant In Nursing - AGEM Unit - Port Macquarie Base Hospital

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing 
Remuneration: $31.90 - $35 ph.
Hours Per Week: 12
Requisition ID: REQ666783
Applications Close: 24th June 2026

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

What you'll be doing
The Assistant in Nursing provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse that reflects current standards of nursing practices and current Mid North Coast Local Health District policies and procedures.   

About You
You present yourself as a capable and well‑prepared health services professional, someone who has built a strong foundation through formal training and hands‑on experience. You demonstrate the competence expected of a person who has successfully completed a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance—or who is progressing through a Bachelor of Nursing with at least a year of clinical training behind you. That background shows in the way you approach care: steady, attentive, and grounded in practical skill.

You show confidence in essential nursing tasks, from monitoring temperature, pulse and blood pressure to supporting patients with daily living activities. Your communication style reinforces that professionalism. You write clearly, speak with purpose and engage with others in a way that builds trust, whether you’re interacting with patients, families or colleagues.

You work comfortably under supervision and understand how to contribute within a multidisciplinary team, recognising when to step forward and when to escalate or seek guidance. Infection control isn’t just a requirement for you—it’s a standard you uphold consistently, applying precautions with the kind of awareness that keeps patients and staff safe.

Most importantly, you understand your scope of practice. You know where your responsibilities begin and end, and you operate within those boundaries with confidence and integrity. That awareness makes you reliable, safe and effective in any clinical environment.

If you want, I can refine this into a shorter profile, a résumé summary or a selection‑criteria response. 
  
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit. 
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. 

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager. 

 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ  

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx. 

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