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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Located in: Goulburn Position Classification: Assist In Nursing Remuneration: $65,150.16 - $71,479.42 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ676582 Applications Close: 19 July 2026 Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About the service Assistant in Nursing - Support Compassionate Care in Our Rural Community Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in people's lives? At Southern, our Assistants in Nursing provide vital support to nursing staff by assisting with the daily care and comfort of patients. Join our friendly team and play a key role in delivering quality healthcare close to home. Make a difference every day - join us as an Assistant in Nursing!

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Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations

A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

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What you'll be doing The Assistant in Nursing works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to support the delivery of safe, person-centred care to consumers in an acute mental health setting. The role assists the multidisciplinary team in implementing care plans, observing and reporting changes in consumers' physical and mental state, and contributing to a therapeutic, safe, and recovery-oriented environment. The AIN provides practical and emotional support to consumers, promotes dignity and cultural respect, and responds appropriately to risk, distress, and behavioural challenges to achieve optimal consumer outcomes.

Selection Criteria

Current Health Service Assistant Certificate III (Acute Care) or equivalent, or having recent equivalent experience or have completed 1 or more year's training as an undergraduate nursing student.

Demonstrated understanding of delegation and ability to work within a plan of care under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse.

Demonstrated ability to provide person-centered care in a manner that respects the rights of individuals and groups in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills. through the use of information technology, written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrated capacity to identify and resolve conflict situations by managing own emotional responses and interacting with others in a personable and professional manner.

Evidence of participation in personal development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team

Information for applicants Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2026_004: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and-or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce. For more information, click here.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

Need more information?

1. Click here for the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Kimberley Cochrane on or phone: 02 4825 5052.

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