Assistant in Nursing

Empowering safe, patient‑centred care through skilled clinical and rehabilitation support.Dedicated to delivering consistent, compassionate assistance that strengthens every step of the nursing journey. Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing Remuneration: $26.93 – $29.55 per hour Hours per week: 24 Requisition ID: REQ 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’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll 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 – GR4 Rehabilitation Unit Ryde Hospital is having an incredible $479 million hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community. The redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more. Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely. What You'll Be Doing The Assistant in Nursing plays a vital role in supporting the delivery of safe, person‑centred nursing and rehabilitation care within an acute care environment. Working under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, the role assists patients with daily functioning, mobility, and recovery activities while ensuring clinical tasks, documentation and equipment preparation are completed to support effective rehabilitation outcomes. Through consistent adherence to NSW Health and NSLHD policies, the incumbent contributes to a safe, therapeutic environment that promotes patient independence, dignity, and optimal recovery. 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 and verbal communication skills with all stakeholders, with the ability to clearly document and convey clinical information. Please include an example to demonstrate application of these skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary clinical team—please provide examples that illustrate your teamwork in a healthcare or similar setting. Additional Information Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Carrie McCormick at 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 these with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards. Applications Close: 5 January 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr