Assistant in Nursing

Looking for a role where you're valued and supported? Narrabri Community Health has an AIN opportunity waiting for you

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing

Remuneration: $26.14 - $28.68 + Super

Location: Narrabri Community Health

Requisition ID: REQ600793

Applications Close: Monday, 29 September 2025

About us

Narrabri Community Health, located within the Narrabri Hospital grounds, offers holistic, patient-centred care. Our dedicated team includes Occupational Therapists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Community Nurses, and specialists in mother and baby programs—all working together to achieve the best outcomes for our community.

We are committed to Closing the Gap, excellence in care, and fostering a supportive environment where professional growth, collaboration, and feedback are valued. Our team embraces diversity, respects differences, and celebrates collective success.

At Narrabri Community Health, you'll be part of a supportive, diverse, and professional team in a workplace that values learning and celebrates success. If you are passionate about providing quality care and want to make a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.

Join our welcoming team at Narrabri Community Health, where we provide holistic, patient-centred care in a supportive and friendly environment.

As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll support patients with personal care, mobility, and communication needs while assisting nurses with clinical and technical tasks. You'll help deliver safe, high-quality care and make a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

You must be adaptable and will be a valued team member. Narrabri Community Health is a welcoming and caring place to work—perfect for someone who is open to learning, friendly, proactive, and brings a sense of humour to the team.

• Certificate III Assistant in Nursing or currently enrolled in an undergraduate Registered Nursing degree (completion of first year and first semester or trimester of second year), or currently enrolled in a TAFE NSW Diplomas of Nursing (completion of identified foundational units in practice AND 120 hours of clinical placement).

Living in Narrabri offers a vibrant and active lifestyle, with access to Mount Kaputar National Park, the Namoi Valley, and experiences such as Artesian Bore Baths and CSIRO Australia Telescope. Whether it's canoeing, camping, bushwalking, or joining local sports, Narrabri has something for everyone. You'll find a welcoming community, monthly markets, and countless opportunities to build social connections.

• Sustainable Healthcare — Together towards zero
• State-of-the-art workspace with top-of-the-line equipment
• Work-life balance
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with non-clinical and clinical professionals
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being – discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

• Position Description: see link
• Find out more about applying for this position
• If you are a current HNE employee, you may not need to apply. Please contact the hiring manager for more information.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

For role-related queries, contact Sharon Philpott at Sharon.Philpott@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria, visit: bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, visit bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 before offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment and prioritises the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people.

Salary Packaging is available to assist with take-home pay and can cover various personal expenses. For details, contact SalaryPackagingPLUS at NSW Health.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for benefits such as allocated days off, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options.

We are an inclusive employer and encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. For confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process, contact Rebecca Caldwell at Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au.

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