Assistant in Nursing - Surgical and Orthopaedic Ward
Make a meaningful impact in patient care while growing your clinical skills alongside a supportive team. Where your care, compassion and teamwork will help shape every patient’s hospital experience.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Assist In Nursing
Remuneration: $26.15 - $28.69 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ614424
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting, and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There is a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You will feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
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.
Where you'll be working
Ryde Hospital Surgical and Orthopaedic Ward
What you'll be doing
As an Assistant in Nursing within the Surgical/Orthopaedic Ward, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient recovery and wellbeing during their stay. Working alongside a dedicated nursing team, you’ll provide hands-on care, ensure a safe and comfortable environment, and contribute to delivering exceptional patient experiences.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background 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 teamwork skills with the ability to adapt, prioritise and perform effectively in a busy clinical setting with competing demands.
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For role related queries or questions contact Janelle Cahill on Janelle.Cahill@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 . 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: 31 October 2025
