Wellbeing Health Inreach Nurse - Maclean

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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (35 weeks)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Remuneration: $55.45 - $57.27 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ473504
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care.
About the role
Northern NSW Local Health District are seeking a full-time temporary WHIN clinician until January 27, 2025, for schools in Maclean (Maternity leave relief). The Wellbeing and Health In-reach Nurse (WHIN) Coordinator CNS2 is responsible for facilitating identification of health, wellbeing and social needs and the coordination of appropriate early intervention, assessments, and referral to services for school aged children and young people attending designated primary and secondary schools. The WHIN Coordinator works in identified local schools and applies their specialist clinical nursing knowledge, experience and skill in providing complex nursing care for school aged children and young people in these schools.
This vacancy is maternity leave relief for an initial period of up to 35 weeks for 38 hours per week; the hours and period of employment may change according to the maternity leave requirements. There is also the possibility of an extension at same / reduced hours.
A casual pool for NNSWLHD WHIN positions will also be created
If you have/are:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse with a postgraduate qualification related to the specialty area of child and family health, or paediatrics, or adolescent/youth health nursing practice or other related and at least 3 years' experience in an area of Child and Adolescent Health. OR Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with at least 3 years' experience in an area of Child and Adolescent Health. Enrolled in a postgraduate qualification related to the specialty area of child and family health, or paediatrics, or adolescent/youth health nursing practice or able to meet course entry requirements at the time of appointment. If no postgraduate qualification, will be appointed temporarily as a CNS2 (for up to two years) to work towards obtaining qualification
• Understanding of and experience working with children and young people, including marginalised and at risk groups, as well as health promotion, prevention and early intervention approaches and evidence based practice
• Ability to work within an interagency context, with an emphasis on relationship building, service delivery, quality of care and team cohesion, and an ability to identify and improve opportunities to enhance integration of care for children, young people and families

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
• Growth – access to professional and personal development.
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

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For role related queries or questions contact Kim Kendall on Kim.Kendall@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 24 March 2024
NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see .
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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