Address- Multiple positions available for Registered Nurses to work across rural & remote NSW
- Visit and work across 9 of our rural & remote health facilities (Balranald, Buronga, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs & Wilcannia)
- Provide safe, person centred care to our patients in a variety of places & settings across the Far West LHD
- We require someone with recent remote clinical experience including Primary Health and Emergency Department experience.
- Current Advanced Life Support Accreditation required
- Ambulance training will be provided upon commencement into the role
What is on Offer
- Rural Incentive up to $10k
- Paid travel time between sites + accommodation at sites
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
- Employee Meal Card
- 1x Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month
- Support through advanced education & training
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to apply
To be considered for this position please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.
- Current nursing/midwifery registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with postgraduate qualification in relevant field to position or willingness to undertake.
- Recent remote and Emergency Department clinical experience, including current Advanced Life Support Accreditation.
- Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries to the delivery of patient care in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
Need more information?
2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Denise McCallum on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 12/2/2024
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Far West Local Health District is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to apply for positions.
