Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Assist In Nursing

Remuneration: 65150.16 - 71479.42 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: Casual

Requisition ID: REQ697460

Location:Randwick

Applications Close:Midnight on 25 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contactKara Munro on [email protected]

At theSydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives.

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Join a team where your passion for paediatric care truly makes a difference. Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick — one of Australia’s leading specialist medical centres for children — has entered an exciting new chapter with the opening of the Bilima Building in November 2025. This state-of-the-art redevelopment will enhance our ability to deliver world-class care to seriously ill and injured children from across NSW and beyond. As part of the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, our hospital provides a comprehensive range of paediatric and adolescent medical and surgical services, treating children with a variety of complex conditions.

Located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs and co-located with Prince of Wales Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Women, our campus offers easy access to beaches, amenities, and public transport. At Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick, we put children first — always. You’ll be part of a warm, supportive environment dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families.

What you'll be doing

The undergraduate Assistant in Nursing (AIN) – Casual Pool role assists in the provision of basic nursing care, working within a plan of care that contributes to the wellbeing and recovery of paediatric patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) within a team setting. This role is also responsible for providing care for tracheostomy and/or ventilated patients.

The AIN is responsible for assisting in the delivery of quality individualised care to patients at Sydney Children's Hospital within the guidelines set by the NSW Department of Health, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council Framework, The Sydney Children’s Hospital Network (SCHN) – Division of Nursing and within the limits of the AIN position description.

The AIN will:

• Demonstrate ethical behaviour in their performance
• Understand and respect patients' rights
• Provide evidence of completion of annual mandatory training
• Practice within the NSW Health guidelines, the position description and guidelines for the SCHN and are required to adhere to Policies and Procedures.
• Adhere to the NSW Health Code of Conduct

Additional Benefits (where applicable):Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

How to Apply:

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume (maximum 5 pages) outlining your experience

• Responses to the questions below:

• Documented evidence of current enrolment and undertaking of second- or third-year undergraduate Bachelor of Nursing degree which would lead to Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA), with a satisfactory academic record and completion of at least 2 clinical placements.
• Previous recent experience as an Assistant in Nursing or in a similar role caring for children and families.
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated effective time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member

Child Safe Standards:

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

PermanentNSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by theOffice of the Children’s Guardian.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [email protected]

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

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