Assistant In Nursing - Kogarah Hospital 

• Fixed term for parental leave cover (approx. 12 months) in the Palliative Care Unit
• Rotating roster across the whole week (Monday-Sunday)
• Remuneration $27.79-$29.55 + super & salary packaging benefits
• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About the role:

The Assistant in Nursing supports the nursing team in delivering care within an acute/sub-acute environment under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. They provide direct patient care in line with care plans, assist with interventions, collect and document accurate health information, and communicate effectively with patients and the healthcare team in accordance with organisational protocols. Assistants in Nursing are responsible for their own actions, accountable to the Registered Nurse for delegated duties, and practice in line with NSW Health guidelines and local policies.

What you bring 

• Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah
• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or in second year of a tertiary nursing degree
• Previous experience in acute/sub-acute hospitals or aged care /community
• Demonstrated ability to work within the interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
• Demonstrated computer literacy with email and an electronic patient record system
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills

For further information please contact Hannah Rose, Acting Nurse Unit Manager on 02 9553 3115 or Hannah.rose1@health.nsw.gov.au  

Application closing date: 19/03/2026 

Application process: Submit your application online, as part of your application you are required to address the selection criteria. 

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships 
• Paid parental leave 
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella