AddressRegistered Nurse- Wingham Community Hospital About us:
Wingham is a historic town on the Manning River surrounded by rich farmland and national forest. This town gives the opportunity to join a friendly, caring community that has local markets, eateries, and plenty of affordable housing. It makes Wingham an ideal place to relocate to combine a higher quality of life whilst continuing your career.This role will be working with patients participating in the rehabilitation unit who may be recovering from a variety of conditions or procedures such as strokes, conditioned, and joint replacements. Our team encourages progressing to independence and return home, where possible with or without services.
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About the job:
- Work with patients and their families to create individual rehabilitation goals and assist patients to regain their health and independence to the best of their ability.
- Friendly Work Environment and atmosphere where every Discipline supports team other (Nursing, Allied Health, Medical, Admin, Maintenance and HealthShare)
- The country feel hospital with a more relaxed pace dealing with a wide variety of Medical and Rehabilitation problems.
- Holistic and comprehensive care allows patients time to meet their rehabilitation goals.
- In the event of low capacity, candidates will be required to work across the Lower Mid North Coast Sector, in particular Manning Hospital which is only a 15-minute drive from Wingham Rehabilitation Hospital.
Benefits:
- Four (4) weeks annual leave for temporary and permanent employees (pro-rata if part time) and 6 weeks annual leave for eligible full-time nurses.
- Superannuation contributions 11%
- 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries to the delivery of patient care in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work a seven day rotating roster including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts.
- Availability to work across the Lower Mid North Coast Sector should patient bed numbers be reduced.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for this position however may be considered for other similar positions.
- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary. 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.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Cantwell at *************@health.nsw.gov.au
