Employment Type: Permanent and Temporary - Full Time/Part Time
Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing
Remuneration: $33.27 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ617166
Location: Garrawarra Centre, Waterfall

Applications close: 13 November 2025

Come Work With Us!

Where you'll be working
Garrawarra Centre will appeal to Assistants in Nursing who have a particular interest in working within the complex specialty of Dementia and who are committed to person-centred care

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, YOU MUST DRIVE AND/OR HAVE ACCESS TO A RELIABLE VEHICLE - free on-site parking is available.
• An Aged Care Check and NDIS Worker Check is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Learn more about Garrawarra Centre here. Learn more about SESLHD here.

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.

All staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients and employees.
All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers.

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

For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Mckenzie on [email protected]

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. An Aged Care Check and NDIS Worker Check is a mandatory requirement for this position.

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

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

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 to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times