Assistant in Nursing
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- Assistant in Nursing
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ640747 Requisition #
Deliver hands-on personal care to aged care residents and community clients in welcoming rural Boggabri.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $33.27 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 35
Requisition ID: REQ640747
Location: Boggabri Multi-Purpose Service
Applications Close: Thursday, 2nd April 2026
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Where you'll be working
Boggabri Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) sits in northwest NSW, just 1.5 hours from Tamworth in a welcoming rural town of around 1,000 people. The service includes 16 Residential Aged Care beds, 4 acute care beds and a 2-bed Emergency Department, staffed by a close-knit team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Endorsed Enrolled Nurses (EENs), Enrolled Nurses (ENs) and Assistants in Nursing (AINs). Together, this creates a family-like environment where your care has immediate, visible impact.
About the role
As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), you'll provide essential personal care to residents including showering, toileting, feeding and daily living support, while also assisting community clients receiving aged care packages in their homes. You'll work under RN direction in both residential and outreach settings, helping maintain comfort, dignity and wellbeing across diverse care needs. Reporting to nursing leadership, this hands-on role lets you connect meaningfully with patients and families in a small, responsive rural service.
About you
You're a kind, patient AIN with a strong work ethic and efficiency, able to work confidently both independently and within a team. You bring genuine compassion to personal care and thrive in close-knit rural healthcare.
You bring:
- 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).
- Strong work ethic, kindness and patience in personal care delivery
- Efficiency managing daily resident and community care tasks
- Ability to work well without constant direction
- Team-oriented approach supporting residents' comfort and dignity
These qualities will help you excel in Boggabri's supportive rural team, with initial buddying alongside another AIN following comprehensive orientation.
The Perks
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
✅4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
✅Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
✅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
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Amanda Boxsell on Amanda.Boxsell@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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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.
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.
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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
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