Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing (AIN 1-4)
Remuneration: $26.15 - $28.69 per hour + Superannuation
Requisition ID: REQ593359
Position Title: Assistant in Nursing (1-4), Primary Care - Casual – Bathurst Correctional Centre
This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!
If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
We’re currently looking for an Assistant in Nursing to join our team within the Bathurst Correctional Centre. This position requires the employee to undertake activities for which they have the legal authority and competence to perform (please refer to the Scope of Practice document). The person performing the delegated activity is accountable for his or her own actions and to the Registered Nurse (RN). Supervision means the direction and guidance given by a RN to an Assistant in Nursing (AIN). The supervision may be direct or indirect according to the nature of the work delegated to the AIN.
Our Location
On the banks of the Macquarie River in the Central Tablelands of NSW, the vibrant regional centre of Bathurst is rich with history and gold rush heritage. With Mount Panorama-Whaluu rising in the distance, it’s also the home of Australian motor racing and a hotspot for motorsport enthusiasts.
Bathurst Correctional Centre is a mixed-security facility for male offenders located in the centre of Bathurst, 1 hour from Orange and the Blue Mountains, and 210 kilometres west of Sydney. The complex serves as a reception prison for western NSW.
On-site you’ll find a close-knit clinical team led by a passionate & enthusiastic Nurse Unit Manager that encourages the development of staff. Working within the Primary care team, you’ll enjoy fantastic training & education opportunities all the while working alongside Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol, Population Health, and Aboriginal Chronic Care teams. Come join a team of professionals that chose healthcare for the same reason as you did and help us change lives for the better.
Salary & Benefits
Your hourly rate of $26.15 - $28.69 per hour (+ super and leave loading) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:
- Additional allowances that may apply
- Access to salary packaging benefits
- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
- Free onsite parking to minimise your commute time
- Fantastic training & education opportunities available
Diversity & Inclusivity
We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the following targeted questions:
- Give an example of a situation where you demonstrated the ability to work independently, and another where you collaborated effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Please explain how you would prioritise work to meet deadlines either independently or as part of a team.
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 Jocelyn Cadornigara on Jocelyn.Cadornigara@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Tuesday, 12 August 2025 - 11:59pm AEST