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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Part Time until February 2023
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $33.13 - $46.51 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ332227
Location: Manning Hospital
Registered Nurse
Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP)
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.
An opportunity exists to work with a dedicated multi-disciplinary team of TACP staff, ACAT Assessors, Dementia support, psychogeriatric Service, Podiatrists, ASET team, occupational Therapy, Speech pathology & Physiotherapy Service, Discharge Planner & AARCS Nurse.
Within this position you will deliver quality, efficient and effective person centred care which meets the needs of the patients and their families or carers and act as an advocate to assist patients and their families/carers make informed decisions. You will share in leading the team of EENs with other RNs in providing an efficient and effective TACP Service including timely response to referrals for intake.
You are a confident, friendly team player who will be able to work well within the cohesive team and will demonstrate compassion to our clients.
As the successful applicant you will be supported with the appropriate training to be an effective TACP RN as well as additional support once established in the role, if required.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Leanne Minter on Leanne.Minter@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 1st September 2022
Information for Applicants:
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.
A third COVID-19 dose is a requirement for Category A positions, as is one dose of the current Southern hemisphere influenza vaccine registered for use by the TGA. COVID-19 booster doses are highly recommended for all other health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website: is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
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 SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
