Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Assist In Nursing
Remuneration: 51844.63 - 56885.08 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ595519
Location: Randwick
Applications Close: Midnight on 16 August 2025
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
What you'll be doing
Eating Disorder Intensive Day Program (EDIPA) at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick is jointly managed by The Department of Psychological Medicine and the Department of Adolescent Medicine. This is the largest service in Australia, treating young people with anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders from all over New South Wales. Inpatient re-feeding admissions, outpatient treatment, intensive day treatment, family admission program, parent groups and an extensive family therapy program are offered. The EDS also has a well-established clinical research program and regular provides training, education and supervision to other services.
The primary role of Assistant in Nursing (AIN) is to assist with the supervision of meals within the Day Program, as well as co-ordination of external catering. The position may require the assistant to prepare light meals and snacks, maintain kitchen and food supplies, set up and clear patient meal areas and undertake cleaning duties within the kitchen and food service areas.
The AIN will also assist in the provision of basic nursing care such as measuring and recording of height and weight, taking clinical observation of patients, and assisting the clinical team in engaging and de-escalating of eating disorder patients. The AIN would be in direct supervision of the Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, and are not to be allocated their own patients.
The AIN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of quality individualized care to patients in the Eating Disorder Day Program (SCHN) within the guidelines set by the NSW Department of Health, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Framework.
The AIN will:
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
Demonstrate ethical behavioural in their performance
Understand and respect patients' rights
Provide evidence of completion of annual mandatory training
Practice within the NSW Health guidelines, the position description and guidelines for the SCHN and are required to adhere to Policies and Procedures
Adhere to NSW Health Code of Conduct
Understand and respect patients’ rights
Provide evidence of completion of annual mandatory training
Practice within the NSW Health guidelines, the position description and guidelines for the SCHN and are required to adhere to Policies and Procedures
Adhere to the NSW Health Code of Conduct
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Jennifer Fong on jennifer.daly@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367 and select option 3.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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.
Additional Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
- NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
- SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
- Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
- All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
- Eligibility List - An eligibility list may be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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