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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.
Packages may consist of family and compassionate travel assistance, an upfront Rural Recruitment Cash Bonus upon appointment, contributions to professional development, utility reimbursements and study assistance, in addition to relocation benefits and accommodation assistance.
For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 20 December 2024)
Position Classification: Allied Health Assistants
Remuneration: $29.60 ph + Super
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ453260
Location: (1-hour from )
What you'll be doing
- To provide assistance and support (clinical and administrative) to Allied Health Professionals in the provision of Allied Health services to patients and clients in facilities and communities within the Far West Local Health District.
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!), this includes Remote Housing Benefit, Novated Leasing and Employee Meal Card
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Access to the in-house gym
- 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. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. 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 Balranald MPS
The Balranald Multi Purpose Service includes 24-hour level 2 emergency and sub-acute inpatient services, residential aged care services, and a range of primary, community and ambulatory services. The facility consists of an Emergency Department with two resuscitation bays and one observation/safe room located within the Emergency Department. Inpatient beds available are 8 acute/sub acute beds including a palliative care and observation room.
The Residential Aged Care area has 15 high care places including four dementia specific and one respite bed. Residential aged care services are provided in an environment suitable for people with dementia. The Balranald MPS also has provision for three renal dialysis chairs.
The full range of support services such as Allied Health is available. These services are provided by visiting clinicians from Mildura, Swan Hill or Dareton. Medical services are provided by the town’s General Practitioner, whose offices are co-located at the MPS.
About Balranald
Balranald is a beautiful rural town on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. It is a friendly atmosphere with great venues for barista coffee, a well renowned bakery and discovery centre. A short drive takes you to the scenic larger town of Swan Hill for shopping, a great swimming pool and art centre. Balranald offers amazing food at the local RSL, to die for take away Pizza and more. Balranald Shire is also home to the spectacular Yanga national Park and World heritage listed Mungo national park, rich in Aboriginal history. Surrounded by five of NSW’s most iconic rivers (the Murray, Lachlan, Wakool, Edward & Murrumbidgee), the town provides an ideal location for boating, fishing, kayaking and other water sports.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible. * Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification OR willingness to undertake and complete training.
- Experience working with people with a disability in a health care setting.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with a range of stakeholders.
- Ability to follow instruction, for example regarding patient care and safety.
- Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications.
- Current NSW Driver’s license.
- Ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and complete activities (including the ability to work within scope of practice and seek assistance when required), as delegated by Allied Health Professionals, both supervised and unsupervised.
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Straub on Michelle.Straub@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 8/1/2024
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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.
