Remuneration: $26.14 - $28.69 Per Hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Narrabri Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per week: 20
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Requisition ID: REQ588677
Applications Close: Sunday, 10th August 2025
About your new job:
Narrabri Community Health Service are seeking an energetic and self-motivated Assistant in Nursing (AIN) to join our team. The Transitional Aged Care Program is a hospital to home service. We support clients that have had extended stay in hospital and require support within the home. A typical week starts with a multidisciplinary meeting bringing forward previous weeks needs and planning the new week. In a typical day to day consists of presenting to client’s home to assist with personal care, some light domestic duties, social support, assisting with tasks such as shopping and attending doctors’ appointments locally if required. Narrabri Community Health Service is a welcoming and caring place of employment. A person that is open to learning, who is friendly and proactive, with a sense of humour, would enjoy employment here!
You won’t be working alone. You’ll be provided with a thorough orientation by the Registered Nurse (RN) and will have ongoing support from the RN, Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and Community Health Service Manager. Education and professional development are supported and encouraged, allowing time to ensure all mandatory education is attended. The staff support each other and are genuine in their care of patients. We offer the highest standard of patient care, advocating for their individual needs in care planning. We work together to make a difference resourcing each other’s skills.
Where you'll be working:
Narrabri Community Health, nestled within the Narrabri Hospital grounds, offers comprehensive care through its 28-bed inpatient unit. Our dedicated multi-disciplinary team work together to ensure the best outcomes for our patients. Committed to Closing the Gap and achieving excellence, we foster a supportive environment that encourages seeking help and values professional and respectful feedback. Our cohesive team embraces diversity, respects differences, and celebrates collective successes.
Living in Narrabri means access to the stunning wilderness of Mount Kaputar and the picturesque Namoi Valley, perfect for outdoor adventures like canoeing, camping, and exploring volcanic formations. Enjoy the Artesian Bore baths, visit the CSIRO Australia Telescope, or explore the monthly markets for fresh produce. Social connections are vital, and Narrabri offers numerous sports and clubs for all ages, including water polo, bushwalking, rugby, netball, and touch football. Narrabri is a community where you can thrive, enjoying a vibrant and active lifestyle.
What we can offer you:
Ongoing orientation, training, and professional development opportunities
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professional
Requirements: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).
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent or temporary part-time vacancies.
- 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.
Need more information?
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For role-related queries or questions contact Stacy Hurdis on [email protected] or Sharon Philpott on [email protected].
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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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. Please contact [email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
