Assistant in Nursing - WCHN Nursing and Midwifery Casual Pool
- Assist nurses in routine tasks with patients/clients associated with daily living activities.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe environment for patients/clients and staff.
- Provide person-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.
Assistant in Nursing - WCHN Nursing and Midwifery Casual Pool
Job no: ******
Work type: Casual
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Nursing/Midwifery
- Women’s and Children’s Health Network, WCHN Nursing and Midwifery, North Adelaide 5006
- Salary – AIN, $61,485.00 - $63,278.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Casual, multiple temporary (fixed-term) contracts available
About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.
What WCHN Can Offer You
- Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
- Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
- Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
- Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
- Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
About the role
As an Assistant in Nursing, you'll work within a multidisciplinary team, supporting nurses in delivering safe, compassionate, family-centred care to patients. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to contribute to positive health outcomes while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment.
Key duties of the role
- Assist nurses in routine tasks with patients/clients associated with the activities of daily living.
- Set up for nursing procedures, clean equipment, and manage local stock levels.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a physically and culturally safe environment for patients/clients and staff.
- Follow established guidelines, protocols, procedure, standards, and systems.
- Provide person centred care.
Skills and Experience
- Be enrolled as a student in an undergraduate program in nursing (2nd year or above).
- Experience, within the boundaries of your education and skill preparation, in the provision of nursing/midwifery care in the healthcare setting.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Understanding the role of the Assistant in Midwifery within the healthcare setting.
Enquiries can be directed to
Abbey Stalker
Nurse Manager - WCHN Nursing & Midwifery Casual Pool, Network Operations Centre
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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:
- AIN - Assistant in Nursing - Role Description - ******.pdf
- Immunisation Requirements Checklist
- Applicant Documents Checklist
If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:55pm
Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 01 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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