Enrolled Nurse - Transitional Aged Care Program - Targeted
Step into a fulfilling role as an Enrolled Nurse with our Transitional Aged Care Program, where you'll empower older adults to regain independence and thrive in the comfort of their homes.
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $32.79 - $35.63 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Requisition ID: REQ536105
Location: Manning Hospital
Applications Close: Monday 2nd December 2024
Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
If the below sounds like you we’d LOVE to hear from you!
- You are a motivated Enrolled Nurse who can take initiative in community settings.
- You are skilled in interpersonal and communication, allowing for effective consultation with a multi-disciplinary team.
- You maintain accurate detailed patient reports and records to meet legislative requirements and ensure continuity of safe patient care delivery
- You are able to support and inform patients/clients and their families to ensure they understand clinical interventions and service delivery, helping them make informed decisions about their health needs.
- You are capable of collaborating effectively as part of a dynamic team.
About the role:
Join our dedicated team in the Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP), a crucial Commonwealth-funded initiative that supports older adults as they transition from hospital to home. This short-term program, lasting up to 12 weeks, is designed for individuals who may be eligible for ongoing care in a residential aged care facility but have the potential to regain their independence.
In this fulfilling role, you will provide personalised care and support to enhance clients' physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being, helping them thrive in the comfort of their own homes. You’ll play a key role in fostering recovery and promoting autonomy, making a significant impact on the lives of older Australians at a pivotal point in their journey. If you’re passionate about improving the lives of seniors and want to contribute to a compassionate, community-focused team, we invite you to apply and help us make a lasting difference.
This casual position will see you working as part of the Transitional Aged Care team, alongside Enrolled Nurses, Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Domestic Assistants. You will be responsible for the assessment and care of clients to assist them to achieve their goals. This program runs as a 7 day/week service so will include some weekend work. Face-to-face training will be provided to transition into the role and support will be available from RN’s, EN’s, NUM and Service Manager in the position.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Unrestricted Driver's License and willingness to travel within the community
Additional information:
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
- 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?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Mary Saville on Louise.Saville@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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