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Form of workEmployment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $33.13 - $46.51 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ309063
Location: Wingham Community Hospital
Registered Nurse
Transitional Aged Care Program
Transitional Aged Care is a short term (up to 12 weeks) Commonwealth funded aged care service for older people leaving hospital who would usually be eligible for ongoing care in a residential aged care facility but who have the potential to improve their physical, cognitive or emotional function and wish to try and remain in their home.
This position will see you working as part of the Transitional Aged Care team alongside, Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapist and Domestic Assistant. You will be responsible for the assessment and care of a patient to achieve their goals. This program runs as a 7 day/week service and will include some weekend work. Face-to-face training will be provided to transition into the role and support will be available from RN’s, ENs, Acting NUM and Service Manager in the position.
As the successful applicant you will be a motivated Registered Nurse who can take initiative when needed whilst out in the community. You will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, have the ability to consult within a Multi-disciplinary team and be able to work effectively as part of a dynamic team.
The successful applicant will be supported by the Acting NUM, Service Manager and the multi-disciplinary team to ensure integration into the role. Education and training relevant to the role, including CHIME, will be provided.
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 certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. Please provide proof of booster vaccination if available.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
Selection Criteria
Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.
Stepping Up Website
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Salary Packaging
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via email at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or on 1300 40 25 23.
Working with HNE Health you will have access to a number of benefits such as long service leave, paid maternity leave and salary packaging including meal expenses.
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Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Minter on Leanne.Minter@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 31st December 2022
