Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

Join our dynamic Emergency Department where you can grow your skills and enjoy a rewarding lifestyle in scenic Bingara!

We have a busy 2-bed Emergency Department, where the successful candidate will take charge, supported by a dedicated Nurse Educator for ongoing education. While Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is desirable, it can be obtained upon commencement. Proficiency in cannulation and triage skills is also preferred. The RN will oversee the hospital after hours and on weekends, collaborating closely with our team of Endorsed Enrolled Nurses and Nurse Assistants.

Bingara offers 15 Residential Aged Care beds and 7 Acute inpatient beds, including palliative care. A comprehensive 3-day orientation is provided across all shifts. The successful candidate will have access to online training and support to gain skills in cannulation, point-of-care pathology, triage, and ALS. We are committed to staff development, offering time for personal growth, further education, and familiarization with ECAT policies.

Where you’ll be working:

Bingara is a Multipurpose Service (MPS) that operates under the MPS Principles of Care, which the successful applicant will be expected to become familiar with. The Registered Nurse will receive strong support from our Clinical Nurse Educator and have the opportunity to work alongside our experienced Nurse Practitioner. The position follows a rotating roster, with efforts made to accommodate the RN’s preferred shifts whenever possible.

Located in the scenic New England region of NSW, Bingara is a charming township with a population of 1,427. The MPS is situated near the picturesque Gwydir River, offering a peaceful country lifestyle. This role is ideal for those seeking a change from the hustle of city life, providing an opportunity to enjoy the relaxed pace of rural living while being part of a close-knit healthcare team.

Please watch this short you-tube clip for more information:

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA

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:

• Rural Health Workforce Incentives of up to $20,000 for the first 12-months
• Professional development in a rural setting
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
  
  

This vacancy may be 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 for the first 12-months
• 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 days 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, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
•  An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• 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 Joanne Thornton on Joanne.Thornton@health.nsw.gov.au 

Information for Applicants: 

Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 

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.  

Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn! 

#ruralhealthincentive