Job description
There’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 $5,000 - $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: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $67,357.32 - $94,568.44 Pro Rata + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 30
Requisition ID: REQ373233
Registered Nurse - Community Health
Wee Waa Community Hospital
About the Role
The Registered Nurse is an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team responsible for providing community nursing care to patients and clients of the health service; leading and supervising other nurses (including Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing), and collaborating with physicians and other care roles in your team to coordinate and deliver safe, high quality, patient-centred care. Within this position you will provide a specialised, holistic, collaborative approach to the community, including the provision of clinical services, education, consultation and health promotion. You will be responsible for the provision of care to the community is in collaboration with the team at Wee Waa Health Service as well as support from local Gp services and visiting allied health specialists. You will also be promoting guidance and expertise in the position to the relevant team members as a more senior physician.
Where you'll be working
The Community Registered Nurse will be located at the Wee Waa Health Service. You will be working as part of the team in the community setting at our health Service as well as being a part of a welcoming and supportive team culture. The Wee Waa Health Service in conjunction with Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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 small rural and remote community of Wee Waa.
About You
You will have relevant education and competency standards applicable to the role. You will have the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, prioritise own workload, and accept accountability / responsibility for own actions. You will also have a high level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to use and keep up to date client files in CHIME. You are a compassionate, professional, ethical and flexible individual with strong clinical skills and a passion for community services. You will be supported by experienced work colleagues, the broader HNELHD team and the Health services Manager of Wee Waa.
What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) 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: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
ADO's each month (for full time employees)
4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
Superannuation contributions
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
Job share/part time arrangements will be considered.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary full/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.
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 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. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
Selection Criteria
Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.
Salary Packaging
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via email at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or on 1300 40 25 23.
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Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Megaloconomos on Catherine.Conomos@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 7 February 2023
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Benefits
Health insurance, Employee assistance program