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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 $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: Various - Temporary Part Time, Temporary Full Time, Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife
Remuneration: $33.13 - $46.51 Per Hour + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ342515
Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife
Gunnedah District Hospital
About the Role
We have multiple exciting opportunities for you to join a supportive and dedicated team that will support your development. You will provide safe compassionate person centred care within the unit ensuring safe care is delivered in collaboration with patients/families/carers and a multidisciplinary team to achieve identified goals and outcomes. We have multiple opportunities within our Emergency Department, Perioperative, Maternity and General wards. You will be continuously supported by the Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Educators, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Nurse Practitioners.
Where you'll be working
Gunnedah offers a vibrant culture of producers and creators with plenty of exciting things to do and see, including a number of pubs, retail hub Conadilly Street, creative street art, silo murals, sculptures and galleries. Gunnedah is widely known as 'The Koala Capital' and is also home to the leather of the iconic Kookaburra cricket ball.
About You
You will have the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise. You will be professional, committed with great interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
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:
- 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
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or 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). 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.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category B 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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Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting via or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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For role related queries or questions contact Therese Mills on Therese.Mills@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 6 December 2022
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