Assistant in Nursing

About Us

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW is a leading provider of community support services, committed to supporting people experiencing disadvantage and working towards a more just and compassionate society.

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• Casual vacancies: mixture of shifts offering flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• Boost your take-home pay with generous tax-free salary packaging benefits
• Career development opportunities with pathways to grow across Vinnies NSW
• Join a passionate, values-driven team committed to creating positive change

Your Role

As an Assistant in Nursing at Freeman House, you will play an important role in supporting residents and inpatients throughout their treatment and recovery journey. Working alongside a caring and experienced multidisciplinary team, you will provide practical, person-centred care while helping to create an environment where people feel safe, respected and empowered. 

Your Responsibility

• Supporting clients with daily living activities, including personal care, hygiene, dressing, mobility and meals
• Monitoring and recording vital signs, escalating changes or concerns to the clinical team
• Assisting with admissions, discharges and associated documentation
• Supporting the administration of medications and treatments under appropriate supervision
• Providing reassurance, encouragement and emotional support to clients and their families
• Maintaining accurate documentation and client records
• Following infection control, safety and clinical care protocols
• Working collaboratively with the broader team to deliver safe, high-quality care

You Will Need

• Certificate III in Individual Support, Aged Care, Disability or an equivalent qualification
• AHPRA registration or completion of an approved Assistant in Nursing program
• A compassionate and respectful approach to supporting people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of infection control and safe work practices
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Apply Now

If this sounds like you, don’t wait - apply now, we are interviewing applications as we receive them.

📧 Enquiries: careers.nsw@vinnies.org.au

We Offer:

• Supportive Team – Join a welcoming, values-driven team with a strong sense of community.
• Boost Your Take-Home Pay – Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses.
• Career Progression – Grow with clear pathways to leadership and internal opportunities.
• Learning & Development - On-demand training to support your professional growth. 
• Wellbeing Support –  EAP and wellness services to support your mental and physical well-being. 
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a diverse workplace with active RAP and DIAP programs.
• Leave Benefits – 5 days Sorry Business Leave , Mental Health/Wellbeing Day Off, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, plus access to cultural and study leave to support your personal and professional life. 

St Vincent de Paul Society (NSW) welcomes people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, candidates of any or no religious beliefs and applicants of all ages. If you are a candidate with disability please let us know if you require any support to participate in the application and recruitment process.

The Society is committed to being a Child Safe organisation, further information can be found in the Society’s commitment to Safeguarding Children & Young People. Prior to an offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete the pre-employment checks including a Police check & Working with Children check. A health / medical assessment may be required for some roles.