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: $35.33 - $49.60 per hour + 11% Super + Salary Packaging + Incentives
Employment Type: Permanent Full or Part Time, Temporary Full or Part Time
Position Classification:Registered Nurse
Location: Manning Base Hospital, Taree
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ480281
Applications Close: Thursday, 25th April 2024


Where you'll be working:
Manning Base Hospital is a Level 4 Rural Referral Hospital consisting of 180 beds with a variety of specialty clinical areas including a dedicated Surgical Ward. It is a fast-paced acute surgical unit with a great team environment and a supportive Educator and Nurse Unit Manager who will assist you in further developing your clinical skills and knowledge base.

About Taree:
Imagine a charming town nestled by the banks of a picturesque river - that's Taree! It's the buzzing hub of the Manning Valley, perfect for launching adventures into the stunning Barrington Coast. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or a foodie explorer, Taree has got you covered with top-notch accommodation, restaurants, farmer's markets and activities galore. Plus, you're never too far from the awe-inspiring beauty of nature.

About the role:
The Surgical Ward at Manning Base Hospital is a 24 bed unit providing pre and post-operative care for a variety of surgical specialties including- Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology and General surgery.

The Surgical Ward offers a professional development pathway to support staff in developing specialised surgical nursing skills, supported by a full time Clinical Nurse Educator.

About you:
Manning Base Surgical Ward is seeking dedicated and passionate registered nurses with recent surgical nursing experience to join a dynamic and supportive team who are committed to providing excellent nursing care to patients and their families.

Requirements:

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

Benefits:

• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• 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

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 for the first 12-months
• Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually
• PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. reimbursement of 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 [email protected] to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• Part-time arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.