Assistant in Nursing - Rehabilitation - Perm FT
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hrs per week
Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $26.93 - $29.55 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ617251
Application Close Date: 16/11/2025
Interview Date Range: 19/11/2025 – 26/11/2025
Contact Details: Gyeong Stroud (02) 9722 7530 gyeong.stroud@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
This opportunity as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) within a rehabilitation setting offers a meaningful role for individuals passionate about patient care and recovery. As an integral member of the healthcare team, the AIN will work closely with registered and enrolled nurses to support the planning, delivery, and documentation of patient care. The role is grounded in the policies of the South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD), the NSW Ministry of Health, and relevant legislative standards, ensuring a structured and professional environment that prioritizes patient safety and quality care.
In the rehabilitation context, the AIN plays a vital role in helping patients regain independence and improve their quality of life. This includes assisting with daily living activities, monitoring patient progress, and contributing to a supportive and respectful care environment. The position is ideal for someone who is compassionate, detail-oriented, and eager to make a tangible difference in the lives of patients on their journey to recovery.
What You'll be Doing
The Assistant In Nursing will assist the registered nurse and enrolled nurse with the planning, provision and documentation of patient care, working within the framework of the policies of SWSLHD, the Ministry of Health and the NSW legislative and statutory requirements.
Where You'll Be Working
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is located in the city of Bankstown and is in one of the most multicultural local government areas (LGA) in Australia. This hospital has tertiary affiliations with three universities and offers a range of roles and experiences to employees.
The hospital receives highly diverse presentations in ED as well as having general medical and surgical services and sub-specialty services across the hospital. Working at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is a truly rewarding experience which allows you to make a real difference to the multicultural community.
Being part of the team at Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital means you will be a part of a friendly and enthusiastic group of people where you will be truly valued in your work. Being a smaller hospital, you are seen as part of the wider Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Family where you are known to the other staff and your patients.
Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is like no other in our district and offers unmatched career development and progression opportunities and the hospital focuses on regular training and upskilling. There are regular occasions for working in more senior role and you will have a great management team who dedicate themselves to providing safe, quality patient care through ensuring they have a cohesive and dynamic team.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assistant In Nursing)
- Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements, and highlight what you will bring to add value to the Rehabilitation Ward at Bankstown Hospital
Share the main reasons for your application for this role and tell us what aspects of joining the team that motivates you?
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
