Assistant in Nursing - Community Health - Casual
Looking for a role where you’re valued and supported? Narrabri Community Health has an AIN opportunity waiting for you!
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $26.14 - $28.68 + Super
Location: Narrabri Community Health
Requisition ID: REQ600793
Applications Close: Monday, 29th September 2025
About us:
Narrabri Community Health, located within the Narrabri Hospital grounds, offers holistic, patient-centred care Our dedicated team includes Occupational Therapists, Dieticians, Physiotherapists, Community Nurses, and specialists in mother and baby programs—all working together to achieve the best outcomes for our community.
We are committed to Closing the Gap, excellence in care, and fostering a supportive environment where professional growth, collaboration, and feedback are valued. Our team embraces diversity, respects differences, and celebrates collective success.
At Narrabri Community Health, you’ll be part of a supportive, diverse, and professional team in a workplace that values learning and celebrates success. If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to make a difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role:
Join our welcoming team at Narrabri Community Health, where we provide holistic, patient-centred care in a supportive and friendly environment.
As an Assistant in Nursing, you’ll support patients with personal care, mobility, and communication needs while assisting nurses with clinical and technical tasks. You’ll help deliver safe, high-quality care and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
You must be adaptable and will be a valued team member. Narrabri Community Health is a welcoming and caring place to work—perfect for someone who is open to learning, friendly, proactive, and brings a sense of humour to the team.
Essential requirements:
Certificate III Assistant in Nursing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree (completion of first year and first semester or trimester of second year), or currently enrolled in a TAFE NSW Diplomas of Nursing (completion of identified foundational units in practice AND 120 hours of clinical placement).
Why Narrabri?
Living in Narrabri offers a vibrant and active lifestyle, with access to the stunning Mount Kaputar National Park, the picturesque Namoi Valley, and unique experiences such as the Artesian Bore Baths and CSIRO Australia Telescope. Whether it’s canoeing, camping, bushwalking, or joining local sports like rugby, water polo, or netball, Narrabri has something for everyone. You’ll find a welcoming community, monthly markets, and countless opportunities to build social connections.
The Perks
✅ Sustainable Healthcare - Together towards zero
✅ State of the art workspace with top of the line equipment
✅ Work-life balance
✅ Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
✅ Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information:
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- If you are a current HNE employee, you may not need to apply. Please contact the hiring manager for more information.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Philpott on Sharon.Philpott@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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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