Assistant in Nursing Orthopaedics
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 4 July 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $32.86 - $36.05
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ681264
Looking to start or grow your career in Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing? Royal North Shore Hospital's 5 East Orthopaedic/Trauma Ward is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to join the team in a temporary part-time position.
5 East is a 30-bed Orthopaedic and Trauma ward comprising 28 single rooms. The ward cares for patients undergoing both elective orthopaedic procedures and acute trauma surgery. We have a supportive team environment, a strong skill mix, and a focus on delivering safe, high-quality patient care.
As an Assistant in Nursing, you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to support nurses in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. You will assist with activities of daily living, patient observations, mobility and rehabilitation, contributing to positive patient outcomes in a busy and rewarding clinical environment.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Currently enrolled in second or third year of a Bachelor of Nursing or degree deemed appropriate; or current enrolment in Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) with evidence of completion of Block 1; or completion of HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care).
- Demonstrated, effective written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team.
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For role related queries or questions contact Gabriel Morrell on Gabriel.Morrell@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 10 August 2026
