Assistant in Nursing

Overview

Bring your skills to the heart of the Hunter – diverse clinical work with a supportive team at Singleton Hospital.

Remuneration: $26.15 - $28.69 Per Hour + Super + Salary Packaging

Location: Singleton Hospital

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Assist In Nursing

Requisition ID: REQ602646

Applications Close: Sunday 21st September 2025

Where You'll Be Working

Singleton Hospital offers a vibrant and supportive culture where you'll be encouraged to thrive and grow. Located in the beautiful Hunter Valley, Singleton combines country living with modern convenience. Leave behind the hustle of the city without giving up access to the services and infrastructure you need. Outside of work, you'll enjoy world-class vineyards, scenic parks, bushwalks, gardens, galleries and a welcoming community to call home.

About The Role

As part of Singleton Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to gain varied experience across multiple departments including the Surgical Unit, Theatres, Recovery, Day Stay, Maternity, Renal Unit and Medical Ward. Working on a casual basis, you'll enjoy flexibility with shifts allocated according to roster vacancies and service needs. This is a dynamic rural health facility where no two days are the same, giving you the chance to build skills and confidence across a wide range of clinical areas.

About You

You're adaptable, respectful, and a true team player who thrives in a supportive rural hospital setting. With initiative, punctuality and strong time-management, you bring reliability to every shift while showing eagerness to learn and grow. You enjoy working collaboratively, value community connections, and embrace the variety that comes with working across different units. A current driver's licence is highly desirable given limited local transport options.

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

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For role related queries

or questions contact Katie Hepworth on Katie.Hepworth@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information

Hunter New England Health 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.

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

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

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: 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.

Salary Packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay. Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. For more information, contact SalaryPackagingPLUS

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.

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 Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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