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Remuneration: $31.90 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time 28hrs/week
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Requisition ID: REQ661933
Closing Date: Tuesday 16th June 2026
Your Next Step
Located in the welcoming community of Emmaville in northern NSW, Vegetable Creek Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience across both Emergency Department care and 13 residential aged care beds.
We are seeking two enthusiastic and compassionate Assistant in Nursing (AIN) staff to join our team on a 6-month temporary part-time basis. Whether you're currently studying nursing or beginning your healthcare career, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, build your confidence, and gain experience that can open doors to future opportunities within Hunter New England Health.
About the Role and You
As an Assistant in Nursing, you will play a key role in supporting high-quality, compassionate care for patients and residents. This role offers excellent exposure to rural healthcare practice, helping you strengthen your skills and prepare for future nursing progression.
You will:
- Work collaboratively as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Provide safe, respectful, and person-centred care
- Advocate for patients and residents to ensure excellence in care
- Build confidence in both acute and aged care environments
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and a strong commitment to safety and quality
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You will bring one of the following:
- Certificate III in Assistant in Nursing (Acute Care), OR
- Nursing student who has completed 1st year and first semester/trimester of 2nd year, OR
- Enrolled Nursing student who has completed foundational TAFE NSW Diploma units and 80 hours clinical placement
Experience in aged care is highly regarded, however your commitment to teamwork, learning, and patient care is what matters most.
Why This Opportunity
- Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training
- Support from experienced clinicians and a Clinical Nurse Educator
- Access to Fitness Passport discounted gym memberships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family wellbeing
- The opportunity to gain valuable rural and dual-setting (ED and aged care) experience
- Strengthen your clinical confidence in a rural health setting
- Gain exposure to a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Open doors to future employment opportunities across Hunter New England Health
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For role related queries or questions contact Kylie Duddy on [email protected]
Additional Information:
- 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 [email protected] for confidential support.
- 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.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
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
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
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.
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