Job description

MedicalJobsAustralia.com Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Assist In Nursing Remuneration: 65150.16 - 71479.42 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging) Hours Per Week: 38. Monday - Friday 7:30 - 16:00 shifts. Requisition ID: REQ683069 Located in: Westmead Applications Close: Midnight on 9 August 2026 For role related queries or questions contact Emily Moore on

At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Our Neurosciences Inpatient Unit is a 16-bed ward that specialises in providing care to newborns, children and young people with neurological conditions. The ward houses a dedicated Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), comprising 4 beds, offering round-the-clock observation for children with seizures, enabling precise diagnostic insights crucial for tailored treatment plans, including epilepsy surgery.

Nurses working on this ward operate within a team nursing model, collaborating closely with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, dieticians, child life therapists, and allied health assistants. The Assistant in Nursing is responsible for ordering and managing clinical stock, Personal protective equipment and assisting with patient cares.

What you'll be doing

The Assistant in Nursing (AIN) role assists in the provision of basic nursing care, working within a plan of care under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) within a team setting. AIN's are not to be allocated their own patients. AIN's are not to be assigned patients where one to one therapeutic nursing supervision is prescribed.

The AIN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of quality individualised care to patients at The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network (SCHN) within the guidelines set by the NSW Department of Health, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Framework, The SCHN - Division of Nursing and within the limits of the AIN position description.

The AIN will:

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Demonstrate ethical behaviour in their performance -Understand and respect patients' rights.
• Provide evidence of completion of annual mandatory training.
• Practice within the NSW Health guidelines, the position description and guidelines for the SCHN and are required to adhere to Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

Responses to the questions below:

Completion of HLT33115 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care)

Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member

Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills

Relevant experience as an Assistant in Nursing in an acute care area

Demonstrated effective time management skills

Must be available to work 7 days a week mornings and evenings rotating roster

Child Safe Standards: SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to 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.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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