Assistant in Nursing - Day Surgery

Job Description:

• Role Title: Assistant in Nursing, Day Surgery/Endoscopy Unit
• Role Type: Casual
• Location: The Mater Hospital, North Sydney
• Salary: 28.19 - 30.94 AUD base per hour + super

​Welcome to the Mater, Sydney North Shore’s premier private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1906 and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' spirit is our living heartbeat. As a leading regional centre for clinical excellence, we are renowned for our world-class maternity unit, next-generation surgical robotics, and leading-edge orthopaedic, spinal, and oncology care. Here, you will work alongside premier specialists in a modern, supportive environment that actively backs your professional growth and advanced clinical education.

We are positioned just minutes from St Leonards, Wollstonecraft, and Crows Nest stations, with major Pacific Highway bus routes right on our doorstep.  Whether you live locally or are traveling along the T1 or M1 corridors, your daily commute will be seamless.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

 About The Role

• This is a fantastic opportunity for second or third year university nursing student looking for a development opportunity within the Hospital Clinical setting.
• Patient centred clinical practice in accordance with recognised standards.
• Ensure safety of patients and staff by designing effective and efficient systems and processes of care.
• This role does not require night shifts, you will be working in the day surgery centre.
• No weekend availability required.

 About You

• 2nd or 3rd year nursing student, or TAFE Certificate III in acute care.
• Experience working within an acute health care clinical setting.
• Time management skills.
• High-level computer literacy.
• Ability to work well under supervision of RN and EENs.

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• For-Purpose Impact: Be part of a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care
• Maternity Excellence: Join Sydney’s top private service and the city’s unique private Lvl 4 Special Care Unit
• Surgical Innovation: Work in the only Aus member hub of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres
• Oncology Leadership: Deliver cutting-edge cancer care backed by specialised & holistic wellbeing centres
• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios
• Growth: Access world-class research funding & scholarships via The Friends of the Mater Foundation
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: 

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. 

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 7th August 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert. 

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Closing Date:

7 August 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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