AddressIt’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!
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 per hour + 11% superannuation + salary packaging + rural incentives
Location: Quirindi Community Health Service
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ496809
Applications Close: Sunday 23rd June 2024
About the Role:
This position requires a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with experience in Chronic Disease management/rehabilitation. You will need to work both independently and as part of the broader multidisciplinary team to ensure the Chronic Disease programs successfully target improved health outcomes for our target population. This role will see you working two days per fortnight in pulmonary rehab, two days in cardiology and across our Aboriginal outreach program, and 2 days within diabetes rehab. You will work a standard Monday-Friday roster.
To aid your success in this role, you will be supported by the Community Health Team as well as a range of visiting services. We also have 24-hour access to online training and a very supportive Clinical Nurse Educator on site most days. A comprehensive orientation will take place and you will be provided with all of the necessary information required to perform the role, including a handover with the current nurse in this role. We are also more than happy to facilitate training with our Chronic DiseaseRegistered Nurses in Tamworth and Gunnedah.
Where you'll be working:
Known as the 'nest in the hills', Quirindi is located in the picturesque Liverpool Plains, less than an hours' drive from Tamworth. The town is surrounded by stunning landscapes and picture-perfect sunflower fields.
HealthOne Quirindi provides an integrated primary and community health service, incorporating General Practitioners, Community Health, Visiting Medical Services and private Allied Health Professionals, all of which work in partnership to provide client-centred, comprehensive and coordinated care to the local community. The key objectives of the HealthOne NSW model include health risk identification, illness prevention, early intervention, chronic / complex disease management and multidisciplinary planned care.
We have a very supportive and social team! We enjoy morning teas together and have a friendly social club outside of work. We are looking forward to welcoming you!
About You:
We are looking for a Registered Nurse with a post-graduate certificate in diabetes management or similar or willingness to obtain.
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 for the first 12-months
- Retention incentive of up to $10,000 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 days 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.
Benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 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
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- 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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
For role-related queries or questions contact Eileen Harris at *************@health.nsw.gov.au
