Assistant in nursing (AIN) jobs in aged care

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If you're looking for assistant in nursing jobs in aged care, Sanctuary Recruitment is here to help. We're a leading aged care recruitment agency, with years of experience in the industry.  

We have many different assistant in nursing jobs available for you to explore, including temporary, contract and permanent opportunities. Search our roles today to find the perfect match. 

Our assistant in nursing jobs across Australia

Here at Sanctuary, we’ll support you in finding assistant in nursing jobs across the country. Our goal is to match you with roles where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your compassion makes a real difference. Our top AIN locations include: 

Looking for somewhere else? Speak to our team today to find assistant in nursing job opportunities that suit you. 

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Why choose Sanctuary?

Assistants in nursing working with Sanctuary gain access to a range of benefits and rewards designed to support their growth and development. We make sure you're valued not just for what you do, but for who you are. Our benefits and rewards include:

  • Exclusive job roles across the country
  • Competitive pay rates
  • An easy onboarding process - start work within 48 hours!
  • Free educational hub for upskilling
  • Perks and rewards scheme
  • Free resume assessments and expert career advice

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Send in your resume or register your interest and our industry expert consultants will be in contact.

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Complete the onboarding process and become fully compliant. Our compliance team can help you through this step by step.

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Assistant in nursing FAQs

An assistant in nursing, or AIN, delivers patient and resident care as part of a clinical team. They work alongside enrolled nurses (EN), registered nurses (RN) and management to deliver patient-centred care with a holistic approach.  

Key duties and responsibilities of those working in assistant in nursing jobs are: 

  • Helping with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) - bathing, grooming and general hygiene
  • Completing meal rounds and assisting residents with eating and drinking
  • Providing emotional support to residents and their families
  • Monitoring vital observations and documenting changes
  • Administering medication, if competent
  • Obtain a relevant qualification – this is either a Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing), Certificate III in Health Service Assistance or Certificate IV in Aged Care 
  • Pass character and security checks – to work in assistant in nursing jobs, you need to prove your identity and complete a background check. This includes providing a National Police Check/National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Check, two clinical references, and identity documents. You will also need to show your Immunisation History to comply with state and organisation requirements.  
  • Create your assistant in nursing resume and start looking for job opportunities – find out how to perfect your aged care resume and get interview-ready on our blog. 

Yes, we do. You have the choice to explore Australia and develop your skills in new environments on travel nursing contracts. For more information on our current vacancies, speak to our team today.

We offer all aged care workers onboarded with Sanctuary free, continuous online training so you can upskill and refresh your knowledge. This is provided at no cost to you.

Once registered with Sanctuary, you get access to a user-friendly app which allows you to see available job opportunities, accept shifts and submit your availability.

Yes. In your induction pack, you will receive a detailed list of the perksand rewards you can receive whilst being a member of the Sanctuary community. View details of our perks and discounts to see what will become available to you. 

The pay rate you’ll receive will depend on your experience level and the nature of your work. Travel nursing placements and casual shifts have varying hourly rates due to their location and the shift types available. AINs can expect to receive $38 - $75 per hour. For more information on what your earnings will look like with Sanctuary, get in touch with our team today.

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