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SalaryRemuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ488620
Closing Date: Sunday, 26th of MayAbout your new job:We are seeking for our next Registered Nurse to join our Paediatric Unit at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital. Our 8-bed ward caters to children aged 1 month to 17 years, providing a vibrant environment where each day brings new challenges and experiences. Your ability to manage time effectively, show compassion, and demonstrate adept escalation skills will be crucial as you navigate high-pressure situations on a daily basis.We're committed to fostering continuous growth and development among our staff, offering comprehensive training and educational opportunities to ensure that you evolve into a well-rounded healthcare professional. We offer specialised training in airway management and advanced life support to further enhance your skills. Each shift is staffed by two Registered Nurses and you will have flexibility within working hours the spam morning, afternoon and night shifts. Every day presents new opportunities to utilize a diverse range of skills and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our young patients.Where you will be working:
- With a focus on flexibility, our shift schedules accommodate morning, afternoon, and night rotations.
- Our responsibility may extend to providing palliative care for children returning from hospitals like HJJ or Westmead, including managing pick-lines and administering infusions. Your orientation to the ward will be facilitated by our CNE, who will also pair you with senior clinical staff to provide mentorship and support.
- A graceful city of tree-lined streets, Armidale is a five-and-a-half-hour drive from Sydney and less than 90 minutes from Tamworth, with flights between Sydney and Armidale operating daily for under an hour fly time.
- Armidale is surrounded by beautiful forests, mountain gorges, national parks, and waterfalls, including Wollomombi Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in Australia.|
- Sustainable Healthcare:
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Superannuation contributions
- 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.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
- 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.
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2) Find out more about for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Joanne Humphris on Joanne.Humphris@health.nsw.gov.auInformation for Applicants: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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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
