Transitional Aged Care Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme!Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 (Pro-rata for Part-time) + Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Location: Moree Community Health Service - Kamilaroi Country
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ486639
Applications Close: Wednesday, 15th May 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:

• Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (See Below)
• 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

Rural Health Workforce Incentive SchemeThis vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:

• Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 in total for the first 12 months
• Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually
• PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. rent payments, payments for commercial accommodation)

*All payments and reimbursements made to part-time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11% Superannuation.Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:

• Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
• Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
• Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
• Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends

**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.***Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.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.#ruralhealthincentive