Employment Type: Permanent/Temporary Full Time/Part Time
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: 32.14 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ582045

Location: Waterfall, Sydney

Applications close: 16 July 2025

Come Work With Us!

An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District!
An Aged Care Check and NDIS Worker Check is a mandatory requirement for this position

Come join our team! We are looking for Assistants in Nursing with experience and an interest in Aged Care Nursing.

Where you'll be working

Garrawarra Centre is a NSW Health Residential Aged Care Facility that specialises in providing person-centred care to people living with Advanced Dementia, who experience behavioural and psychological symptoms. Our 104 bed facility is an approved Commonwealth Residential Aged Care and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider.

Comprising of four individual cottages, accommodating up to 26 residents in each, the cottages incorporate several comfortable living areas, indoor activity spaces, sensory rooms, lounges and dining rooms, secure side courtyards and a secure main central garden that lies between the ‘arms’ of the cottage. Our residents are supported by multidisciplinary Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff, as well as a broad Corporate and Hotel services team. Garrawarra Centre is located just south of Waterfall on the outskirts of the Royal National Park, near the Garrawarra State Conservation Area, which provides beautiful natural surroundings for residents, families/carers and staff to enjoy. Due to the location, the facility is not accessible by public transport, however free on-site parking is available.

For role related queries or questions contact Yamuna Thapa Chhetri on [email protected]

What you'll be doing

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

The vision for nursing at Garrawarra Centre Aged Care is to build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing.
• Provision of support to the nursing team in the delivery of nursing care in an acute care environment as directed by the Registered Nurse
• Provide direct care activities to patients in accordance with the nursing care plan and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
• Assist Registered and Enrolled Nurses with patient care interventions as directed
• Contribute to collecting accurate health care information and maintaining accurate health care documentation as required
• Communicate effectively with patients and other health care team members in accordance with appropriate protocol

Selection Criteria:
1. Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Descriptor: Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or equivalent
2. Good written and verbal communications skills
3. Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
4. Basic computer skills
5. Demonstrated interest and skills in Aged Care and an interest in developing skills working with Residents with Dementia

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and Garrawarra Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position

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Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments