About the role:
This role will see you provide high quality care to patients coming through the Emergency Department (ED), as well as our acute ward, and palliative / aged care units.
Where you’ll be working:
Situated on the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range, Walcha is a charming rural town known for its picturesque landscapes and rich agricultural heritage. With an abundance of outdoor activities on offer, including the renowned open-air gallery and topography suitable for four-wheel driving and motorcycling, as well as affordable housing and a friendly community, Walcha is the perfect place to call home!
Walcha Multi Purpose Service is a small service with a strong focus on providing care to the community. We value the importance of teamwork and are supportive, caring and compassionate. We often enjoy morning teas and barbecues together, and we are excited to welcome you!
About You:
We are looking for a Registered Nurse with the abilityto work within our core values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. You will need to be able to work well in a team and prioritise patient focused quality care.
For those interested in our full time role, youmust be fully qualified as you will be the nurse in charge and will be responsible for managing our aged care unit and supervising the ED. For those seeking casual work, whilst ED (or similar) experience is desired, we are happy to train the right candidate!
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This vacancy may be eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package (dependent on role) that includes the following*:
- Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $20,000 for the first 12-months
- Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually
- PLUS 3 months accommodationassistance (e.g. reimbursement of rent payments or payments for commercial accommodation)
- PLUS Relocation benefits (e.g. expenses incurred due to relocation such as leave for moving, travel to look at potential accommodation, removal and storage costs, transactional and incidental costs due to the sale and purchase of a home, plus more!)
- PLUS Family Travel Assistance (e.g. reimbursement of a return economy air fare to and from the nearest capital city for a family member that is usually part of your household per year)
*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 andfriends
**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.
Benefits:
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Job share / part time 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 isidentified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need tosubmit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Douglas Bellamy on [email protected]
Information for applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases 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.
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