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SalaryThere’s never been a better time to join Hunter New England Local Health District! This vacancy is eligible for a NSW Health Rural Health Incentive package of $5000 - $10,000 per year in addition to award entitlements and accommodation assistance (paid on a pro-rata basis for part time employees). Apply now and negotiate an incentive package that works for you and your family – you can include things like relocation and travel expenses, payment of professional development fees, additional personal leave entitlements, additional base salary, and a range of other options!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration: $123,104.90 - $125,557.29 Per Annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ349550
Clinical Nurse Consultant - Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program (ICCAPP)
Mehi Sector - Hunter New England Local Health District
An exciting and rewarding opportunity exists in the Mehi Sector of the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) for a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Integrated Chronic Care for Aboriginal People Program (ICCAPP).
The Mehi Sector includes the towns of Bingara, Boggabri, Moree, Narrabri, Warialda and Wee Waa. Across the Sector, there are a wide range of dining, housing, education and healthcare options, as well as recreational activities, such as bushwalking, artesian spas, camping, and water sports. A leader in Australia’s agricultural industry, the Mehi Sector is ideal if you are looking for a rural change, without losing access to life’s necessities and pleasures.
As the successful candidate, you will work as part of the Mehi Health Service and Aboriginal Health Unit. The position covers the Mehi Sector and will involve regular travel to all of the sites which make up the Sector.
The goal of ICCAPP is to improve access to culturally appropriate chronic care services across the HNELHD for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 15 years and over who have, or who are at risk of cancer, diabetes, cardiac, respiratory, stroke and/or renal disease. The models will include secondary prevention, early intervention, self-management and education programs. As the Clinical Nurse Consultant, you will further support health care providers including Aboriginal Controlled Health Services, and Other Primary Health Care providers through the assessment, case review and development of clinical management plans.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have a high level of clinical skill and consultancy, the ability to role model clinical leadership and a person centred, culturally appropriate philosophy of care. You will need to have the ability to work in partnerships with clients and other services, and you must have effective communication skills.
Hunter New England online learning will be provided to you. Work shadowing and further supported education will also be provided as needed.
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)
- 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.
Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
Information for Applicants:
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). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive . All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
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For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 15th December 2022
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