Registered Nurse- Transitional Aged Care

Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Moree Community Health Service - Kamilaroi Country
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ481851
Applications Close: Sunday, 21st April 2024About the role:

• TACP Moree assists clients with activities of daily living, wound management, assistance with exercise programs and education and support for clients to be able to stay in the home.
• Additional support may include taking clients shopping; transport to and from Doctors or health-related appointments.
• The RN will coordinate care of clients with assistance of an AIN and EN as part of the team.
• Input and assistance is also available from Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services.

About you:

• Passionate about working with the elderly
• Energetic and enthusiastic
• Community-minded
• Team player
• Ability to be self-directed and autonomous

Where you'll be working:

• The service is community-based and involves working directly with elderly clients to maintain their independence and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation.
• Moree is a town of relaxation and rejuvenation, and is situated in the beautiful Gwydir Valley in northwest New South Wales.
• If you've been thinking about changing your lifestyle and escaping the stress of city life and immersing yourself in a welcoming, strong community, Moree may be the place for you.
• Consider making the move to Moree - you can learn more about this beautiful part of our District here: Moree - Accommodation, Attractions & Events (visitnsw.com).

Benefits:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11%
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part-time and temporary 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.

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2) Find out more about for this positionFor role-related queries or questions contact Sally Lavery on Sally.Lavery@health.nsw.gov.auApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .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.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). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.