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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Assistant in Nursing

Remuneration: $47,205.95 - $51,792.45 pa (plus super) / $23.81 - $26.12 ph (plus super)

Hours per week: 38 / 12

Location:

Assistant in Nursing

Brewarrina Health Service

About the role:

As an Assistant in Nursing, you will be integral to us achieving our goal of healthier rural people and thriving communities.

You’ll have strong communication, empathy and customer service skills while you assist patients with their daily routines, such as showering, toileting, dressing, eating, communication, mobility, medication and exercise. You’ll keenly observe those in your care, keep accurate electronic patient records and assist in the planning of daily routines and ongoing care.

Working closely to assist the registered nurse, you’ll work independently on tasks delegated, collaborate well within a multidisciplinary team and manage a varied workload with competing priorities.

We commit to support you in an inclusive, collaborative and caring team environment, and will help you develop the skills you need to reach your potential.

Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join Western NSW Local Health District.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.

Where you’ll be working:

The small yet beautiful town of Brewarrina is situated on the banks of the Barwon/Darling River, 375 kilometres northwest of Dubbo and 130 kilometres south of the Queensland border.

Community events and recreational activities are a major part of the lifestyle in Brewarrina. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to discover a town rich in history and culture and a warm sense of community.

Brewarrina Multipurpose Service (MPS) is a 20-bed health facility which includes residential aged care facilities. The MPS has 24-hour emergency care, outpatient services including renal dialysis and a range of primary and community health services.

You’ll be working at Brewarrina MPS alongside Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Nurses, Visiting FIFO services and Local GP and other agencies. An opportunity to work autonomously as well as part of a team and make a difference to clients with complex health needs.

About us:

is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.

We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.

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Some of the include:

Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.

Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast-track your career.

Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.

Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.

Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.

Access to

and free and confidential counseling services.

How to apply:

Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit .

Applications will close on 03 May 2022 at 11:59 pm.

For role related enquiries, please reach out to Heather Finlayson on 0407 666 247or

COVID-19 Response:

All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 September 2021 and two doses by 30 November 2021 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role.

Talent Pool

If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.