Assistant in Nursing, Aged Care

Overview

Live and work in a place of great beauty, where flexibility and balance are not buzzwords, they're a reality.

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Assist In Nursing

Remuneration: $51,844.63 - $56,885.08 per annum (pro rata), plus casual loading

Requisition ID: REQ600562

Domestic applicants only; no visa sponsorship available*

About the Role

Applications are invited from candidates with current Australian work rights to join a dedicated team of health care professionals, working to deliver high quality, person-centred care at the Multi-Purpose Service sites of Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD). Roles are available at four rural sites: Bonalbo, Kyogle, Nimbin and Urbenville. The Assistant in Nursing supports the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in accordance with the nursing care plan, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) model exists in smaller communities and integrates a range of health services under one management structure, including acute care, emergency, respite and palliative care, and allied, primary and community health services.

Also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning forests and waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. For a different type of scene, you can drive to the Gold Coast or Brisbane in under 3 hours.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join Our Team And You'll Enjoy

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Maree Currie on jeanette.currie@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 14 December 2025

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions

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