Assistant in Nursing Palliative care

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

Role Title: Assistant in Nursing
Role Type: Casual
Department and Location: Palliative Care Unit The Mater Hospital North Sydney
Salary: 28.19 30.94 AUD base per hour.

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.

About The Role:

The position of Assistant in Nursing (AIN) is responsible for contributing to the basic care needs of patients at The Mater.
The AIN will be complimentary support to the nursing team but assisting in the overall care planning of patient care and by contributing to providing optimal patient care in a safe timely and professional manner.
Assists nursing staff in the provision of basic nursing care.
Contributes to the hourly rounding in and promote professional development activities for self and other staff members.
Participates in department and hospital staff meetings and education programs.
Maintains an environment that is at all times directed towards the safety and welfare of visitors and staff.

About You:

Enrolled in and undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing at 2nd year level.
Enrolled in and undertaking a Diploma of Nursing and in at least 2nd stage.
Strong commitment to providing excellent and thorough clinical care.
Sound knowledge of manual handling practices and infection control standards/principles.

Why Work at St Vincents

Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development scholarship programs paid study leave

About The Mater:

In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital North Sydney.

One of Sydneys premier private hospitals.
Close by to train stations at North Sydney St Leonards and Crows Nest and buses on Pacific Highway.
The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
Core specialties include Obstetrics Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements bone and sports injuries cardiology cancer care and surgery lung and vascular medicine ear nose and throat surgery urology endocrine surgery and neurosurgery.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia:

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-Employment Checks:

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity:

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body mind spirit and community.

How To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest skills and experience align with the role.

The closing date for applications is 10th Jan 2026

Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

10 January 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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Job Description:Role Title: Assistant in NursingRole Type: CasualDepartment and Location: Palliative Care Unit The Mater Hospital North SydneySalary: 28.19 30.94 AUD base per hour.Better and fairer care. Always.We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health...