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South Western Sydney Local Health District

Assistant in Nursing - Surgical/Medical/Respiratory

FULL TIME & PART TIME

September 18, 2024

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, up to 32hrs per week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Remuneration: $25.39 - $27.85 per hour


Requisition ID: REQ521086
Application Close Date: 07/10/2024
Interview Date Range: 10/10/2024 – 17/10/2024
Contact Details: Binita Kumar – 02 9616 8388 | Binita.kumar@health.nsw.gov.au


About the Opportunity
Fairfield Hospital is seeking adaptable, committed, and enthusiastic Assistants in Nursing (AINs) to join our dynamic 2A Ward. This role is ideal for those looking to expand their skills and gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment. You will be working alongside a dedicated team caring for a diverse patient base, including acute respiratory, surgical, and medical admissions, providing essential support to both patients and the nursing team.


In this role, you will receive guidance from a full-time Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE) and have regular access to specialized nursing staff, including Palliative Care, Respiratory, and Wound Care Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS). With strong backing from a Multidisciplinary team and a dedicated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), you will be part of a highly supportive work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your nursing career, contribute to a compassionate team, and make a real difference in the diverse Fairfield community.

What You'll be Doing
The Assistant In Nursing will assist the registered nurse and enrolled nurse with the planning, provision and documentation of patient care, working within the framework of the policies of SWSLHD, the Ministry of Health and the NSW legislative and statutory requirements.



Where You'll Be Working

Fairfield Hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

  • Do you hold a Certificate III Assistant in Nursing - Acute Care?
  • Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements, and highlight what you will bring to add value to Ward 2A
  • Highlight the main factors driving your interest in this position and express what aspects of joining Fairfield Hospital motivates you the most?

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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.


Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.


Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.


To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanderbackground, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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