AIN Employment
Working as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) at the San is one of the most supportive and rewarding ways to build your confidence and clinical readiness while you study. Here’s what you can look forward to:
Enjoy the stability of a minimum 16 hours a week, giving you reliable income while also accruing superannuation and annual leave entitlements.
Meets the required work hours needed to apply for the Commonwealth Prac Payment, ensuring you remain financially supported during your studies.
Your roster is designed to work around your university timetable, with guaranteed access to leave during clinical placements.
Benefit from strong hourly rates plus shift penalties, giving you the chance to earn well while gaining essential experience.
Start Your Career Early and Build Key Clinical Foundations
Working as an AIN allows you to:
- Apply your nursing theory in real clinical settings
- Build confidence in providing patient care
- Develop a strong understanding of acute care environments
- Consolidate essential skills such as communication and time management
- Work within multidisciplinary teams
These skills set you up for success as you progress through your degree.
Join a team that is committed to supporting early career healthcare professionals. You’ll be guided by experienced clinicians who will help you learn the inner workings of the healthcare system.
Gain “lived experience” in a leading acute hospital, giving you insight into high‑quality patient care, clinical excellence, and best‑practice nursing.
By the time you reach your graduate year, you’ll already feel at home in the hospital environment. Your experience as an AIN means you begin your grad program with:
- Greater confidence
- Stronger clinical skills
- Familiarity with systems, staff, and workflows
How to register your interest
If you see yourself in this role, then we’d love to hear from you. Register your interest via the linke below and we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing.
PLEASE NOTE: We conduct AIN recruitment drives twice per year. Should you register your interest outside of a current recruitment drive, your application will be included within the next available drive.
If you have any questions, simply contact our Talent Acquisition Partner, Ashleigh Horne at careers@sah.org.au (no applications via email will be accepted).