Assistant In Nursing - Permanent and Temporary Full Time/Part Time - Garrawarra Centre
- Sydney, NSW Waterfall, NSW
- $33.27 per hour
- Temporary
- Full-time
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $33.27 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ600445
Location: Garrawarra, WaterfallApplications close: 7 September 2025An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!Come join our team! We are looking for Assistants in Nursing with experience and an interest in Aged Care Nursing.Where you'll be workingGarrawarra Centre is a NSW Health Residential Aged Care Facility that specialises in providing person-centred care to people living with Advanced Dementia, who experience behavioural and psychological symptoms. Our 104 bed facility is an approved Commonwealth Residential Aged Care and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider.Comprising of four individual cottages, accommodating up to 26 residents in each, the cottages incorporate several comfortable living areas, indoor activity spaces, sensory rooms, lounges and dining rooms, secure side courtyards and a secure main central garden that lies between the 'arms' of the cottage. Our residents are supported by multidisciplinary Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff, as well as a broad Corporate and Hotel services team. Garrawarra Centre is located just south of Waterfall on the outskirts of the Royal National Park, near the Garrawarra State Conservation Area, which provides beautiful natural surroundings for residents, families/carers and staff to enjoy. Due to the location, the facility is not accessible by public transport, however free on-site parking is available.An Aged Care Check and NDIS Worker Check is a mandatory requirement for this position.For role related queries or questions contact Yamuna Thapa Chhetri on Yamuna.ThapaChhetri@health.nsw.gov.auWhat you'll be doingThe vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.Provision of support to the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in an acute care environment as directed by the Registered Nurse
Provide direct care activities to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses with patient care interventions as directed
Contribute to collecting accurate health care information and maintaining accurate health care documentation as required
Communicate effectively with patients and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocolSelection Criteria:
1. Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or equivalent
2. Good written and verbal communications skills
3. Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary teamNeed more information?
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2) Find out more about for this positionOur Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information for applicants
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive
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