AddressIt’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: $109,945.46 - $113,556.22 + Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Location: Muswellbrook Community Health Service - Wonnarua country
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ497140
Applications Close: Tuesday, 2nd July 2024
Applicants must be female - under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
About your new role:
As the Women’s Health Nurse at Hunter Valley Community Health, you will provide individualised, case-managed client care and leadership within the community health setting. Your typical week includes travelling to at least two sites to facilitate a Women’s Health Clinic. Duties encompass cervical screening tests, breast examinations, advice on contraception, continence, and other women’s health issues, as well as postnatal checks. Additionally, you will review results, write support letters to GPs for further investigations or treatments, follow up with clients via phone calls, and organise education sessions.
If you are a Nurse Immuniser, you will have the opportunity to join the School-Based Immunisation Programme at HVCH. You will also provide education to local schools, TAFE, and community groups.
It is essential that you have completed the 'Statement of Attainment in Reproductive and Sexual Health' from Family Planning NSW, underscoring your expertise and commitment to women's health.
It is also essential for candidates to have a current Authority to Practise as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), at least 3 years of post-registration experience and at least 12 months within the clinical area of Women’s Health.
Where you'll be working:
The Hunter Valley Community Health (HVCH) Women’s Health Service, based at Muswellbrook Community Health Centre, serves all women in the Upper Hunter region, including Muswellbrook, Scone, Denman, Merriwa, and Murrurundi. Staffed by a full-time Clinical Nurse Specialist 2, this service is responsible for both clinical and operational duties, including organising and managing the Women’s Health clinics. The service is supported by the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and the Women’s Health and Midwifery Network (WHAM).
Covering a large geographical area with reduced access to resources and female General Practitioners (GPs), the Women’s Health Service plays a crucial role in the community.
Muswellbrook, located in the rolling vineyards of the world-famous Hunter Valley wine country, offers incredible local produce, beautiful scenic drives, and art galleries featuring acclaimed national works. It is less than a three-hour drive from Sydney and under two hours from Newcastle, making it an accessible and attractive location to live and work.
About you:
- It is a requirement that the Nurse be Female.
- Completion or willingness to complete Grad Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health OR Grad Certificate in Women’s Health, would be desirable.
- You require effective communication skills providing information to clients, carers, Health staff, GP’s and NGO providers.
The Welcome Experience:
The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook and surrounding area to connect you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme:
This 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 $5,000 thereafter annually
- PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. rent payments or 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 ***************@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.
What we can offer you:
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-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
Additional Information:
- Applicants must be female - under Section 31 (2) (h) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
- Flexible work arrangements will be considered
- 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.
Need more information?
For role-related queries or questions contact Linda Bates on ***********@health.nsw.gov.au
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