AddressThis maternity relief part-time Registered Nurse position with the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) will be located at Taree Aged Care and will be part of dedicated multidisciplinary team which includes RNs, ENs, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and a Domestic services based both in Taree and Forster.
The Transitional Aged Care team form part of the overarching Aged Care Services which consists of ACAT, Psychogeriatric/Dementia service, Podiatrists, ASET, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Discharge Planning & AARCS.
About the role:
The position requires the successful RN to provide care to patients in the community following a hospital stay by providing an efficient and effective Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) Service including timely response to accepting referrals for intake assessments in the hospital, case management, assisting the patient to regain functionality & mobility and finalise ongoing care arrangements.
About you:
The successful applicant will be a motivated Registered Nurse who can take initiative when needed whilst out in the community. You will provide support and leadership to your fellow RN’s, EEN’s and Allied Health professionals in your team, in both Forster and Taree. You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, have the ability to consult with a multi-disciplinary team and be able to work effectively to deliver a professional service to the community.
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence with the ability and willingness to visit clients in their home across the Lower Mid North Coast of NSW.
Benefits:
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-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
- MidCoast Community Connector: communityconnector.com.au
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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For role related queries or questions contact Kristy Horsburgh on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information 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.
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.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting via or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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