AddressThe Wellbeing Health In-reach Nurse Coordinator Program is responsible for facilitating identification of health, wellbeing and social needs and the coordination of appropriate early intervention, assessments, and referral to services for school-aged children and young people attending designated primary and secondary schools.
You will work in identified local schools and apply your specialist clinical nursing knowledge, experience and skill in providing complex health care coordination for school-aged children, young people and their families in these schools.
The WHIN Coordinator will be working closely with school wellbeing teams, school principals, school staff, GPs, health and mental health services, child and family, youth and other specialist services, NGOs and local government services to identify health, wellbeing and social needs and coordinate appropriate intervention, assessment and referral to services for school-aged children, young people and their families.
About the facility:
If you a compassionate and dedicated nurse looking to make a meaningful impact on rural healthcare, then please join our team in the picturesque town of Moree, NSW, where your skills and expertise are not just valued, but vital. Experience the beauty of country living while providing crucial care to our close-knit community.
At Moree Community Health Service, you'll enjoy a supportive work environment, competitive compensation, and opportunities for career growth. Embrace a lifestyle filled with fresh air, friendly faces, and a true sense of belonging. Your commitment will make a real difference in the lives of our residents. Come be a part of something special; come be a part of Moree's healthcare family. Apply now and discover the rewards of rural nursing.
About the team:
Hunter New England Health are partnering with NSW Education to improve the wellbeing and health of children and young people at school (K to 12). We are advertising a new Wellbeing & Health In-reach Nurse (WHIN) Coordinator positions at Moree Community Health Service. This position will work on both the health and education sites.
Role support:
- You will be supported through online learning and mentoring.
- Job share / Part-time arrangements will be considered.
What we can offer you:
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a vast range of benefits:
- Rural Health Incentives (See Below)
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 12 ADOs per year (for full-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time employees, pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme:
This 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 $10,000 in total for the first 12 months
- Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually
- PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. rent payments, payments for commercial accommodation)
*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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.
Additional Information:
- 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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- This position is full-time; however, part-time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Need more information?
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Sally Lavery on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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