Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

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!

Did you know NSW Health offer scholarships to eligible Nurses and Midwives? HNELHD support and encourage ongoing professional development for all of our Nurses and Midwives, to explore some of the scholarships available and find out if you are eligible follow the link Postgraduate nursing and midwifery scholarships  or contact HNELHD-NMWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au for more information. .

About the role:

As a Registered Nurse, you’ll be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team at a small, rural Multi-Purpose Service (MPS). This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing care for up to 15 Residential Aged Care (RAC) residents while also supporting a 2-bed Emergency Department.

You’ll work closely with residents and collaborate with fellow RNs and ENs to deliver high-quality care. The role directly reports to the Health Service Manager and is supported by senior clinicians, allied health professionals, and the wider health service team.

Where you'll be working:

Located 312 km northwest of Sydney, Merriwa is a charming rural town nestled between Dubbo, Newcastle, Tamworth, and Bathurst. Surrounded by historic architecture and natural beauty, Merriwa offers a serene lifestyle with the Goulburn River National Park and Battery Rocks offering fantastic bushwalking opportunities.

The benefits of joining HNE:

• Rural Health Incentive Package or Daily Allowance (LAFHA): $105.75 per day (available for short-term contracts less than 13 weeks, equivalent to $740.20 extra per week).
• Career Development: Work in a rural and remote facility, with opportunities to upskill and take on clinical leadership roles.
• Paid Training: Courses such as ALS, Triage, ETEK, and more to further your career.
• Accommodation: Negotiable arrangements (private, on-site, or local accommodation). Bring your partner and/or pet!
• Travel Allowance: Reimbursement for travel costs including flights, train, or car (fuel/KM).
• Flexible Contracts: Customised contracts, starting from 2 weeks or on a rotation basis.
• Generous Superannuation: 11.5% contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Available for staff and their families.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a bonus when referring a friend to join our team.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a diverse group of clinical and non-clinical professionals.

About You:

To thrive in this role, you will have experience in either Emergency Department or Critical Care nursing. You must hold ANMAC 254418 registration as a Registered Nurse (Medical).

Rural Health Incentives:

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 $20,000 in total for the first year
• Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually
• 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 + 11.5% 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 HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.

Additional Information:

• This position is full-time; however, part-time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
  
• All overseas candidates who would like to be considered for sponsorship MUST have obtained the registration with AHPRA and a positive skills assessment via ANMAC with specialty/code 254418 Registered Nurse (Medical)

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Nishad Gopinath on Nishad.Gopinath@health.nsw.gov.au

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