Registered Nurse Renal Services

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under theThis scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (until 12 January 2025 Maternity Relief)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70049.73 - $98351.39 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ487236
Location:We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at " " in the Far WestAbout the Opportunity

• Make a real difference helping some of the most vulnerable people in NSW
• Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary healthcare team at the Haemodialysis Ward of the Broken Hill Hospital
• Provide our renal dialysis patients with person centred, evidence-based nursing care
• Develop your skills and progress your career with more responsibility and autonomy than you would get in larger hospitals
• Meaningful career path with all the perks of country living including no traffic, affordable housing and a lifestyle that supports balance and wellbeing

Incentives

• 1 week extra paid annual leave every year
• Salary packaging (pay less tax!) Includes Remote Housing Assistance Benefit + $2650 Meal Entertainment Benefit
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
• Isolation & climate allowance

• Special rates at local gyms

• Fitness Passport
• Support through advanced education & training

• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHDThe 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.About Broken HillOften referred to as an “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs)! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.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 registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with documented evidence of haemodialysis experience within the last two years.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Chronic Disease Management, specifically in Renal Disease and associated comorbidities.
• Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to accountability and responsibility for own actions in accordance with legislation, policies and Standards affecting Registered Nurse practice.
• 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.

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For role related queries or questions contact Philip Seda on Philip.SEDA@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 5th June 2024At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.#RuralHealthIncentives