Assistant in Nursing - Aged Care - Coledale Hospital - Casual / Part Time / Full Time

Start your rewarding career in healthcare by joining us as an Assistant in Nursing—help provide compassionate care and support to our patients.

26.14 - $28.68 + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Full time, part time and casual | Coledale District Hospital (CDH) | REQ566952 | Applications close : Sunday 27 April, 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) at Coledale Hospital, you'll be at the heart of our healthcare team, providing essential support to both patients and nursing staff. Your role will involve assisting with patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility, and daily activities, while offering a comforting presence and ensuring patients' needs are met with empathy and respect.

You'll work closely with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. By being an attentive and reliable member of our team, you'll help create a positive and supportive environment for patients during their stay.

As a part of a small, tight-knit workforce, you’ll be exposed to a range of day-to-day duties that are unique to a smaller hospital site, giving you experience in rural and remote working and allowing you to become multi-skilled in a number of nursing areas.

A Little About Us.

Coledale Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is a 38-bed facility specialising in aged care services for the northern Illawarra. The hospital cares for patients transitioning to residential aged care facilities, has a purpose-built unit for patients with a dementia illness awaiting nursing home placement, and is fully accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

Located near the pristine Coledale Beach and surrounded by lush landscape, Coledale Hospital offers a beautiful backdrop to live and work. Fun fact : there's the chance to see whales or dolphins from the hospital grounds during migration season.

Benefits Of Working With ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include :

• Up to 6 weeks annual leave (eligible full-time employees)
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Career Break Scheme – further your professional or personal development and still take home a salary
• Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
• Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
• Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
• Free on-site and off-site parking
• Flexible working patterns / shifts (subject to eligibility)

Requirements

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements :

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD 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 wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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