Job description

Assistant In Nursing

Join Hillston as an Assistant in Nursing and play a vital role in supporting Registered and Enrolled Nurses to deliver compassionate, person-centred care across acute and aged care settings. In this rewarding role, you will make a meaningful difference every day by assisting patients with their daily care needs while working as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Our benefits:

Financial

12% superannuation Salary packaging and novated leasing Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) Relocation considerations Access to the Welcome Experience Program Up to $20k NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme + $10k rolling annual incentive (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location). Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role) Paid maternity and parental leave Generous leave options including long service and carers leave Health & Wellbeing

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience and balance

Employment type:?Permanent Full / Part Time or Casual opportunities Position classification:?Assistant In Nursing
Renumeration:?$65,150.16 - $71,479.42 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week:?up to 38 Requisition ID:?REQ684227 Location:?Hillston

About the role

As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), you will work as part of a supportive healthcare team, assisting Registered and Enrolled Nurses to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in acute and aged care settings. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including toileting, bathing, showering, mobility and personal care. Support the nursing team by preparing patient rooms, gathering equipment and assisting with patient positioning and transfers. Provide allocated nursing care activities under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse. Document patient care, observations and responses accurately in clinical records and progress notes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure safe, compassionate and high-quality care is delivered to patients

What We’re Looking For:

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Acute Care) or one year completion of Undergraduate?Registered Nursing or Midwifery degree. Demonstrate a caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach to supporting people with their healthcare needs. Have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Work effectively both independently under the direction of a Registered Nurse and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Be committed to maintaining accurate clinical documentation and delivering safe, high-quality care. Adapt well to a fast-paced healthcare environment while demonstrating professionalism, accountability and a willingness to learn.

More information: ?1) Download the?Position Description ?2) Find out more about?applying?for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Sarah Webb on for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 30 September 2026

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

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the?Child Safe Standards.