Registered Nurse Anaesthetics and Recovery

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Registered Nurse
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REQ574471 Requisition #

This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata’d to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.

This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse (Anaesthetics and Recovery)
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ574471
LocationBroken Hill 
  • We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia.
  • Supportive team and opportunity to make a difference to a rural community

Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! 


What you'll be doing

Provide safe nursing practice within the Operating Theatre in the areas of Anaesthetics, Circulating/ Instrument and Step Down Unit as part of a multidisciplinary team.

What's On Offer

  • Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
  • Novated leasing
  • Isolation & climate allowance
  • Remote Area Housing Assistance Benefits
  • Fitness Passport
  • Support through advanced education & training
  • A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

About the Far West LHD

The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse.  In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.

   

How to apply:
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

  • Current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with demonstrated experience in Operating Room/Critical Care Nursing.
  • Demonstrated understanding of ACORN standards and NSW Ministry of Health policies related to Operating Theatre.
  • Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.
  • Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated sound knowledge of infection control principles and WHS requirements.
  • Demonstrated competence, confidence and accountability in the safe delivery of patient care in the operating room in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.

The Welcome Experience  

The Welcome Experience in connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tracy-Ann Kerle on Tracy.Kerle@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 25 May 2025

Stepping Up

The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:

https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Empower, listen and act together

Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.

At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

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