Assistant in Nursing

Overview

Assistant in Nursing - Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) – SESLHD

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time

Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing

Remuneration: $26.15 - $28.69 per hour plus superannuation

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ606023

Application Close: Sunday, 28 September 2025

Work Location: Prince of Wales Hospital – Randwick (Community AIN role within TACP, a multi-disciplinary home-based rehabilitation program for older adults)

This AIN role operates in the Community setting. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Community Aides, a Clinical Nurse Consultant and Registered Nurses. You will visit clients discharged from hospital who are within the Transitional Aged Care Program for up to 12 weeks.

Travel and requirements: Travel in the Randwick - Botany Local Government Area; use Hospital fleet vehicles. A current NSW Driver’s Licence and vaccinations as per NSW Health policy are required. Work days are Monday – Friday.

What we offer

- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways aimed at career progression
- Up to 12 allocated days off per year for full-time employees, in addition to annual leave
- Salary Packaging options to reduce taxable income and increase take-home pay (up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment; novated leasing)
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with aFitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and families
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Partnerships with universities for research, education and teaching
- Continuing Education allowance where applicable
- Opportunity to obtain Clinical Nurse Specialist status where relevant

For more information on careers and benefits, visit SESLHD careers page.

Where you'll be working

This role is in the Community setting, based on the Prince of Wales Hospital Campus,
Randwick. The AIN is part of the TACP multidisciplinary team, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Dietitian, Registered Nurses and an Administration Assistant. Travel is in the Randwick – Botany area using hospital fleet vehicles. A NSW Drivers Licence and all vaccinations per NSW Health policy are required.

TACP provides post-acute, home-based rehabilitation for up to 12 weeks for clients over 65 (or 50 for Aboriginal people) living in the Randwick – Botany LGA. There are about 32 clients on TACP at any time; assessments and handovers occur as clients are discharged from hospital.

What you'll be doing

- Provide direct care as part of the TACP, assisting with personal and domestic activities of daily living, function and mobility, community access and client transport; supervised by the Registered Nurse and the multi-disciplinary team
- Contribute to therapeutic interventions to improve physical function and maintain independence, delivered in clients’ homes
- Support the nursing team in delivering nursing care in the community as directed by the Registered Nurse
- Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses with patient care interventions
- Collect and maintain accurate healthcare information and documentation
- Communicate effectively with patients and the health care team in line with TACP protocols

Are you ready to join us?

As part of the application process, please respond to the following targeted questions:

- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or equivalent and current unrestricted NSW Driver’s licence, Class C
- Tell us about a time you worked as part of a multidisciplinary team and how your written and verbal communication supported collaboration and patient care
- Describe your qualifications and experience in providing physical care to people in the community setting and provide examples of prioritising work and managing time effectively

Core values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy on our site.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique and you may require adjustments to apply. If we can assist, email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au.

Information for applicants:

- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Temporary visa holders may be considered only if no suitable permanent residents or citizens are identified after labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against essential requirements and selection criteria in the position description.
- SESLHD is committed to diversity and invites candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. An Aboriginal Workforce Team is available for support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au).

NSW Health acknowledges the traditional custodians of New South Wales and pays respect to Aboriginal communities today.

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