Child And Family Health Nurse - Incentives Offered

It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme!Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 Pro Rata + Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Location: Warialda and Bingara
Employment Type: Temporary Part-time until Dec 2024
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ500600
Applications Close: Sunday, 14th July 2024Child and Family Health Clinician
Warialda and BingaraAbout the RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for you to provide safe, compassionate, and person-centred Child and Family Health nursing care to vulnerable families who are clients of the Whole Family Team. This role aims to achieve optimal health outcomes for families, ensuring they receive the support and care they need.You will be supported primarily by the Child & Family Health CNS2, the Child & Family Health Clinician group, and the Health Services Manager. Additionally, you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team that includes Visiting Medical Officers, General Practitioners, Registered Nurses, and other nursing and allied healthcare staff. The Warialda Nursing Educator will also provide essential support. Opportunities for professional development will be available, with applications assessed as required.Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of families and their children.Where you'll be workingThe role is co-located at the Warialda and Bingara Multipurpose Services, providing comprehensive healthcare to the community with two days dedicated to each site per week. Both MPSs employ approximately 70 staff members, supporting 10 acute inpatient beds, 2 Emergency Department treatment beds, and 15 residential aged care residents. These facilities also offer pathology and radiology services, as well as a wide range of community and allied health services, including Physiotherapy, Speech Therapy, Audiology, Dietetics, and community health nursing. With a commitment to "Excellence – Every Patient, Every Time," our dedicated staff strive to make a genuine difference in the health and wellbeing of the communities they serve.Warialda, a charming town with a population of 1300, is one of the major towns of the Gwydir Shire in north-western NSW. Located 602 km north of Sydney and 320 m above sea level, it is nestled amid hills, majestic trees, and lush bushland that delight residents, visitors, and nature lovers alike. Warialda is steeped in history and surrounded by natural wonders, making it an attractive place to live and work.Similarly, Bingara is a historic gold and diamond mining town set in the picturesque Gwydir River Valley, popular for outdoor adventures like fossicking and fishing. Bingara is just under a 7-hour drive from Sydney, 5.5 hours from Brisbane, and just over 90 minutes from Glen Innes, making it an accessible yet serene destination.About YouIn this role, you will have the opportunity to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaborations with other health services and external agencies. You will be expected to stay informed about current issues and policies, demonstrating sensitivity and understanding when working with vulnerable and disadvantaged families in the community. This position offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and wellbeing of those who need it most.Benefits

• Rural Health Incentives (Pro Rata - See Below)
• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
• Up to 13 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 10.5%
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and Family members

Rural Health IncentivesThis vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:

• Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $20,000 in total for the first 12 months
• Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually
• PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. rent payments, payments for commercial accommodation)
• PLUS Relocation benefits (e.g. expenses incurred due to relocation such as leave for moving, travel to look at potential accommodation, removal and storage costs, transactional and incidental costs due to the sale and purchase of a home, plus more!)
• PLUS Family Travel Assistance (e.g. reimbursement of a return economy air fare to and from the nearest capital city for a family member that is usually part of your household per year)

*All payments and reimbursements made to part-time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11% Superannuation.Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:

• Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
• Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
• Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
• Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends

**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.***Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.Additional Information

• Registered Nurse eligible for or has registration with AHPRA with (or working towards) post-graduate qualifications in Child and Family Health Nursing.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.

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2) Find out more about for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Melani Austin on melani.austin@health.nsw.gov.auApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.#ruralhealthincentive