Time left to apply End Date: September 8, 2025 (23 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR144012
Job Description:
* Role Title: Assistant in Nursing
* Location: McQuoin Ward, The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
* Salary: 28.19 – 30.94 AUD base per hour.
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About The Role:
* In this program you will be allocated to a clinical department (McQuoin Ward) where you will report directly to the Nurse Unit Manager and integrate into the nursing and multidisciplinary team. The McQuoin ward is a highly productive surgical ward with varied case mix including ENT Adults and Paediatrics, Gynaecology, Urology, Bariatrics, Plastic Surgery.
* The Assistant in Nursing provides support to the Nursing staff in the delivery of basic care in busy medical, surgical departments. This experience could assist you in securing a New Graduate Position in the future.
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.
* Certificate 3 in Health Service Assistance.
* Complete fundamental clinical skills, to assist the RN/EN workforce.
* Flexible and available to work on a 24/7 rotating roster.
* Previous experience working in an acute healthcare area (desired)
Why Work at St Vincent's?
* 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 Sydney's 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.
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
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 7th September 2025
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Review the following documents:
At St Vincent's 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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About Us
St Vincent's Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent's is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead's vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do.
From modest beginnings, St Vincent's Health Australia is today the nation's largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities.The St Vincent's family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.
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