You won’t be working alone. You’ll be supported by the Midwife Unit Manager and the Clinical Midwifery Educator, along with the existing tight-knit team. The team itself is a social one, regularly going to the gym as a group and promoting new programs within the community. If you’re looking to become part of the family, we want to hear from you!

Where you’ll be working:

• Conveniently situated at the crossroads of the New England and Gwydir Highways, Glen Innes offers easy access to major cities like Brisbane and Sydney, as well as the stunning landscapes of Outback Australia and the NSW North Coast. Making weekend trips easily accessible!
• Access to 11 various schooling institutions including childcare, primary schools, and high schools throughout the district.
• Truly affordable living with the median house price at $350,000! That’s 78% lower than the state average price!
• Glen Innes provides all essential amenities and has a vibrant scene, offering restaurants, eateries, libraries and conveniences.

Benefits:

• You may qualify for a $20,000 sign-on bonus if you have moved (evidence required) from MM1-2 (metro) location, interstate or internationally to work in our district.If you do not meet this criteria, attraction incentivesof up to $10,000may apply.Retention incentives of up to$10,000after 12 months of service may also apply. For eligibility criteria and more information:Midwifery sign-on bonus.
• Access to The Welcome Experience to help you settle into your new community
• Collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and support
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA
• Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and willingness to travel for work.

Additional Information:

• *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part-time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here-Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact[email protected]

• This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies.

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered 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?

1) Click here for thePosition Description
2) Find out more aboutapplying for this position

For role-related queries or questions contact Tracey Barnden at[email protected]

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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.