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SalaryIf you have a passion to for the next generation, are highly skilled in Child and Family Health Practice and Competency standards and a team player? Then help us to provide the best positive health outcomes for children, families and our wider community. Apply now!
To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the .
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 5 October 2023) (Job share considered for this position)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $33.97 - $47.69 ph (plus super)
Hours per week: 24
Location:
Registered Nurse - Child & Family Health
Narromine Health Service
About the role:
As custodians of the next generation in our region, our Child and Family Health nurses play a key role in the core goal of our Health District – healthier rural people and thriving communities. You’ll be in early contact with our families, providing services which may include comprehensive family assessment, monitoring growth and development of young children, education and support for parents, immunisations and referrals when necessary.
You will need to have relevant post graduate qualifications or be close to finishing (within six months), have sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people, the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team and to lead, supervise, delegate, and negotiate with others to deliver quality nursing care.
We can offer you the opportunity to work in a variety of settings providing services in the home, at community health facilities, in our local health service and via our world-renowned Telehealth service.
In a small, close knit team you will be well supported and your dedication will be seen and appreciated. You will be an integral member of the community and you’ll see not only the results of your care, but the appreciation of the community of the role you play in their health. What’s more, you’ll have the excellent career opportunities only a large organisation such as Western NSW Local Health District - servicing approximately 276 000 people with over 7500 staff, can provide.
This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Whereby Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and, where found suitable, will be given higher priority under affirmative action in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. In the event there are no suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants, then applications from non-Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be considered.
Where you’ll be working:
Narromine is located near the centre of New South Wales nearby the beautiful Macquarie River, 458 kilometres north-west of Sydney and just half an hour drive from Dubbo, home to the famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Narromine Health Service is a 12-bed rural hospital. There is 24-hour emergency care at the site, outpatient services including renal dialysis and primary and community health services. Inpatient services including palliative care and rehabilitation are also provided by Narromine Health Service.
Residential aged care services are provided by a non-government nursing home which is located next to the hospital.
About us:
is the largest employer in the region, with over 7,700 dedicated staff working across 3 major rural referral hospitals, 50 community health centres, numerous corporate and executive offices and 38 inpatient facilities – which include 25 multipurpose services and 4 district health services.
We are committed to building a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and belonging, by recognising and valuing the skills and strengths each person can bring to our organisation. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse groups.
Watch our video to find out what it is like to work with the Western NSW Local Health District.
Some of the benefits of working with us include:
- Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
- Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.
- Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
- Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
- Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
- Access to Salary Packaging to save on tax Fitness Passport and free and confidential counselling services.
Candidates must read the Position Description and address the Selection Criteria for the role, providing examples where required. You must also upload a copy of your current CV as part of your application. For assistance, see our For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit .
Applications will close 11 December 2022 – 11:59pm.
For role related enquiries, please reach out to Sanu Thekkumpurath Joy on (02) 6889 9600 or
COVID-19 Response
All NSW Health workers are required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role, or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.
Talent Pool
If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.
