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SalaryThis position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).
For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Nurse Manager Grade 3
Remuneration: $135591.23 - $138111.46 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ464490
Location:
- Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
- We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia.
What you'll be doing
We currently have a great opportunity for an After Hours Nurse Manager to join the Broken Hill Health Service Management team. In the role you will be managing a vibrant, skilled, team of nurses and midwives to achieve exceptional health outcomes for some of the most vulnerable communities in NSW. You will be responsible for effective service delivery, culture and service improvements, sustainable access and collaboration in health care.
Working in a smaller, rural health facility will give you more autonomy and the opportunity to enhance your skills and progress your career. If you’re looking for a meaningful career change that comes with all the benefits of country living, then this is the position for you!
What is on offer
- 1 week extra paid annual leave
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!), includes Remote Area Housing Assistance and Meal Entertainment Card
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Special rates at local gyms
- Support through advanced education & training
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
The is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW.. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
About Broken Hill
A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.
- Current Nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Appropriate qualifications in management from Post Graduate to tertiary (Masters level) with five years full time equivalent post qualification experience in the relevant field.
- Demonstrated leadership skills including conflict resolution, mediation and negotiation, and the ability to motivate, inspire and manage staff to achieve service and professional goals through recognised change management processes.
- Proven ability to function effectively as part of a senior management team and to work successfully with other professionals and disciplines in the management of health care services.
- Broad clinical experience and operational management expertise at a senior level within a health care environment, including strategic planning, the development, implementation & evaluation of organisational Strategic & Business Plans and Project Management.
- Demonstrated understanding of the role, function & funding of public hospital within the Australian and NSW Health Systems.
- Current drivers license.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jan-Marie Pearce on JanMarie.Pearce@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 10/3/2024
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At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
