AINs are the quiet backbone of clinical care in under-resourced regional hospitals. Without them, enrolled and registered nurses can't deliver safe, consistent patient care. As a regional workforce organisation, we maintain a verified AIN workforce pipeline — and we carry the employment responsibility so your team doesn't have to.
In a metropolitan hospital, AIN shortages are a headache. In a regional facility with two nurses covering an entire ward, a missing AIN can mean delayed observations, missed personal care, and clinical staff pushed beyond safe limits.
The AIN workforce shortage in regional NSW is one of the most acute in Australian healthcare — and it receives the least attention. Health Plus International maintains an active AIN pipeline specifically for regional and remote hospitals and community health settings. Verified, trained, and employment-ready within 24 hours of your request.
Ward-based and community AINs, credentialled and cleared. We are the employer — you manage clinical direction. One invoice covers everything.
If you want your skills to matter in a place where they're truly needed — not another overserved metro ward — regional NSW is where that work exists. We'll handle everything else.
AINs represent a critical component of the clinical workforce model in regional and remote NSW facilities — delivering personal care, clinical observations, and direct care support under the supervision of enrolled or registered nurses. The AIN workforce gap in regional NSW is among the most acute in Australian healthcare.
Deployed to acute and subacute inpatient settings across regional hospitals. Scope of practice: vital sign observation, ADL support, and clinical assistance under direct EN/RN supervision in accordance with NSW Health facility delegation frameworks.
Deployed to community health centres, primary care settings, and home-based care programs across regional and remote LHD communities. Aligned to the NSW Community Health Program and Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) frameworks.
Deployed to RACFs and community aged care settings. CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing specialisation). Compliant with Aged Care Quality Standards, Strengthened Quality Standards framework, and Aged Care Act 1997 workforce requirements.
Certificate III Health Services Assistance or equivalent. Verified before placement.
Current National Police Clearance. Renewed in accordance with NSW Health PD2023_035 workforce screening policy requirements.
All NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination (OASV) immunisation requirements confirmed. Infection prevention and control (IPC) competency verified.
Verified Australian work rights via VEVO (Visa Entitlement Verification Online). Full employment contract, payroll, superannuation, and workers compensation insurance issued and managed by Health Plus International. We are the employer — not your facility.
Submit a request and we'll match a verified AIN to your facility within 24 hours.
Common Questions
Answers to the questions NSW Health facilities and healthcare workers ask most.
AINs working in ward or community health settings in NSW hold the HLT33121 Certificate III in Health Services Assistance. For aged care settings, the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) is required. Health Plus International verifies both qualifications before placement.
No. Assistants in Nursing do not require AHPRA registration. All AINs placed by Health Plus International hold verified qualifications, current National Police Clearance, relevant First Aid certification, and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training.
A ward AIN (HLT33121) works in hospital or community health settings supporting clinical nursing staff with patient care and observation. An aged care AIN (CHC33021) works in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) or community settings under the Aged Care Quality Standards (ACQS).
AINs work within a defined scope of practice under the supervision of Registered Nurses or Enrolled Nurses. They support Activities of Daily Living (ADL), patient observation, personal hygiene, and ward support tasks. Scope varies by facility and clinical governance requirements.
Regional and remote NSW has some of Australia's most acute healthcare shortages — and some of its most rewarding placements. Health Plus International directly employs you: we handle your contract, payroll, superannuation, insurance, and compliance so you can focus on care.
Fair Work compliant, issued before placement
Paid on time, every time — no agency deductions
We verify and maintain your registration records
Coordinated and renewed by us
Full cover held by Health Plus International