Infection Control Nurse - Incentives Offered

Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Inverell District Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ474556
Closing Date: Sunday, 31st March 2024About your new job:
Inverell District Hospital presents an exciting opportunity for an Infection Control Nurse to play a pivotal role in fostering the health and wellbeing of Hunter New England Health staff.This role entails providing a comprehensive internal health consultancy, clinical services, and educational support, with a primary focus on implementing Infection Control principles and administering vaccinations to all staff members.Reporting directly to the Health Service Manager, this position enjoys full backing from the Management Team. Key highlights include:

• Comprehensive orientation and necessary support upon commencement
• Provision of all mandatory training, facilitated by a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator
• Continuous professional development facilitated by the Clinical Nurse Educator

We seek individuals with outstanding communication and organizational skills, capable of both independent work and seamless teamwork. Previous experience in infection prevention and control is highly desirable. If you possess these qualifications and skills, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our team.What we can offer you:
is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare:
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Superannuation contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

Essential:

• Demonstrated knowledge of facilities maintenance, asset management, building principles & standards, with expertise in the technical aspects of plant and building services maintenance

• Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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For role related queries or questions contact Katherine Randall on Katherine.Randall@health.nsw.gov.auRural Health Workforce Incentive SchemeIt’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! 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 for the first 12-months
• Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually
• PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. reimbursement of rent payments or 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 to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.Information for Applicants:

• Applicants 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:

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• 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.

• 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.
• HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of

such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.Connect with us on and !#ruralhealthincentive