Enrolled Nurse - Casual

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients and are eager to grow your career in a supportive setting, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join us in delivering exceptional care!

Employment Type: Casual 
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $32.79 - $35.63 Per Hour + 11.5% Super
Requisition ID: REQ518169
Location: Walcha Multi-Purpose Service 

Living in Rural NSW
Discover the simple pleasures life has to offer while living and working as an Enrolled Nurse in rural NSW. Located in the New England region, within a day's drive of Brisbane and Sydney and just two hours from the coast, Walcha offers the charm of a welcoming rural community surrounded by awe-inspiring natural beauty, rich history, and unique local character. The area is well-connected with domestic airports in Tamworth and Armidale, making travel to major cities convenient.

Working at an MPS allows you to experience the full scope of rural nursing, encompassing acute care, subacute care, emergency care, allied health, primary health, and community services—all under one roof. This role offers the opportunity to hone your critical thinking skills, work closely with families, and provide essential care to residents of our Residential Aged Care facilities, who would otherwise need to travel long distances away from their homes and support networks.

If you're looking for a role that keeps you engaged and allows you to see the real impact of your work, becoming an Enrolled Nurse at Walcha MPS is the perfect opportunity for you.

• Walcha

Benefits:

• Enjoy the flexibility of casual shifts, allowing you to balance work with study, family, or other commitments.
• Gain valuable, real-world experience in a diverse healthcare setting, ideal for those starting their nursing career.
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of rural community members, providing care close to home.
• Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and natural beauty of rural NSW, with access to outdoor activities and vibrant community events.
• Enhance your critical thinking and adaptability while experiencing the unique challenges and rewards of rural healthcare.
• Work under the guidance of experienced Registered Nurses, with opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive team.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.

 The role:
Join our dedicated healthcare team as an Enrolled Nurse, where you will play an important role in delivering quality nursing care tailored to achieve individual clinical outcomes for our patients. In this position, you will assist in assessing, planning, organising, and evaluating care. Your focus will be on providing holistic care that meets the unique needs and rights of each patient, ensuring they receive the best practice nursing services in a planned and systematic manner.

This role involves providing high-quality nursing care within your scope of practice to patients in our Emergency Department, 9-bed inpatient unit, and to 15 residents. We are committed to fostering a thriving work environment and supporting your professional development through various educational opportunities, including online modules and potential scholarships. You will work a standard seven-day roster, encompassing varying morning, afternoon, and night shifts.

Requirements:

• Enrolled Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

Need more information?

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

For role-related queries or questions contact Douglas Bellamy on Douglas.Bellamy@health.nsw.gov.au.


Applications close: Sunday, 16^th February 2025

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.

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. 

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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.

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

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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.