Registered Nurse - Primary And Community Health (Casual)

Make your mark. Join us in shaping the future of rural health!

To be considered for interview, candidates must address the Selection Criteria in the Position Description.

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $33.97 - $47.69 ph (plus super)
Location: Cowra NSW

Registered Nurse – Primary and Community Health
Cowra Health Service

About the role:
You will join one of the world’s leading and connected rural health services as a Primary & Community Health Registered Nurse (RN) where we are driven by a single goal; healthier rural people- thriving communities.

A commitment to serving the community and providing care is the heart of the Primary & Community Health RN in western NSW. This role is an important part of the overall healthcare team providing direct nursing care to patient/ clients of the health service; providing a flexible service delivery model to patients/ clients/ carers, both in community and ambulatory settings; and leading, directing and supervising other nurses and other care roles in the team, such as Enrolled Nurses (EN), Assistants in Nursing (AIN), student and Aboriginal Health Workers (AHW) to support quality care for patients/ clients.

The Primary & Community Health Registered Nurse will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of chronic disease prevention, health improvement initiatives and other hospitalisation prevention strategies that are evidence based, to assist in the overall health and wellbeing of the western NSW community.

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:
Cowra is located 310 kilometers due west of Sydney, 92 kilometers south west of Orange, 110 kilometers south west of Bathurst and just over two hours from the nation’s capital, Canberra. With the beautiful Wyangala Dam only a short drive from town, as well as the Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre and a number of arts galleries and museums in town, Cowra is a great place to live and work.

Cowra Health Service is a procedural hospital with 30 beds including 24-hour emergency care, acute and sub-acute/non-acute inpatient services including medical, surgical, rehabilitation, maternity and palliative care, diagnostic services, outpatient services and a range of primary and community health care services.

About us:
WNSWLHD 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.

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 Fitness Passport and free and confidential counselling services.

How to apply:
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 Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD. For further information on the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards.

This is an ongoing position, interested applicants are welcome to apply.
Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly – so apply today!

For role related enquiries, please reach out to Jack Baker on 0428 634 574 or Jack.Baker@health.nsw.gov.au

COVID-19 Response:
All NSW Health workers are required to have received at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine by 30 November 2021 and three doses by 30 September 2022 or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role

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.