Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing
Location: Lithgow Hospital
Remuneration: $ $29.55 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ640132
Applications Close: 18/02/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
Located in South Bowenfels, the Lithgow Campus is considered as a comprehensive community health centre supporting approximately 20,000 people living in the town and surrounding areas. The services available in Lithgow hospital include Domiciliary care unit, Emergency department, Geriatric assessment unit, Obstetric services, Paediatric service, Drug and Alcohol unit.
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Are you passionate about providing compassionate, hands-on care in a dynamic healthcare setting? We are seeking dedicated Undergraduate Student Nurses to join our team as Assistants in Nursing (AINs). This position will support our nursing team in delivering exceptional patient care in an acute care setting.
As an Assistant in Nursing (AIN), you will play an important role in supporting the nursing team within an acute care environment. Under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Midwives, you will provide direct care to patients in accordance with their individual nursing care plans. Your responsibilities will include assisting with patient care interventions that fall within your scope of practice, contributing to the collection of accurate health care information, and ensuring documentation is maintained to a high standard. You will also be expected to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and other members of the healthcare team, always adhering to appropriate protocols and professional standards.
If you'd like to help make a positive difference to the lives of patients every day, we encourage you to apply today
Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
Novated Leasing
Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What You Will Bring To The Role
Currently enrolled at university as a 2nd year undergraduate student nurse 1st semester
Demonstrated ability to organise and prioritise work.
Demonstrated evidence of being able to provide a person centred approach to patient care
Demonstrated effective communication skills - written and verbal
Previous experience working in an acute care setting
Ability to work a flexible roster
Demonstrated evidence of complying with Immunisation Category A
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care