Assistant in Nursing (Casual Pool ) Mental Health - ESMHS

Assistant in Nursing (Casual Pool), Mental Health - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Assistant In Nursing

Remuneration: $31.90 - $35.00

Hours Per Week: As required

Requisition ID: REQ591796

Location: Randwick, Sydney

Applications close date: 12 July 2026

Come Work With Us!

Are you an AIN or a 2nd Year undergraduate nursing student who is passionate about mental health and wants to help to support consumers on their journey to recovery?

We are looking for AIN's to complement and enhance the current casual nurse pool at Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service, where you will have the opportunity to undertake available shifts - work as much or as little as you like to fit in with your personal commitment or study.

This is a great opportunity for your to develop or obtain valuable experience and skills in the mental health environment.

For more information we encourage you to contact Elsie Wahome on Elsie.Wahome@health.nsw.gov.au

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

Inpatient Mental Health Units, ESMHS, located on the Prince of Wales Hospital campus, Randwick

Additional Information and Benefits

Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.

Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Opportunity to apply for Continuing Education allowance based on tertiary qualifications attained where applicable.

Selection Criteria:

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing Work in Acute Care) or equivalent experience deemed appropriate; or currently a 2nd/3rd year undergraduate nursing student.

Good written, verbal, communication, observation and reporting skills.

Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Previous experience working in a care setting with an interest in mental illness and well-being.

Understanding of issues surrounding consumer confidentiality.

Need more information?

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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.

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 SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.

Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.

SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website