Perioperative and Recovery Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 per annum + Salary Packaging + Superannuation + Rural Incentives
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ517335
Applications Close: Sunday, 13 October 2024
About the service:
Armidale Hospital Operating Theatres was a new build and opened in 2018; it consists of Three Theatres and an Endoscopy room, and we have 2 to 3 lists operating per day.
Our Operating Theatres provide surgical services for the Armidale region. The Operating Theatres also strive to improve knowledge and provide best practice in the care of critically unwell patients and children through medical and nursing research, unit based educational programs and advocacy for patients.
The successful candidates will be working as part of a team within the following areas of specialty:
Theatre One: Orthopaedics, Ophthalmic
Theatre Two: General, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, Emergencies
About the area:
Armidale, with its unique blend of culture, state of the art technology, educational diversity and natural beauty is a city offering everything worth living for. Armidale has a population of around 25,000 people, it is situated halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and only two hours from the coast. We enjoy a warm summer, tones of amber during the autumn, a crisp winter and an exhilarating spring.
Armidale is an Educational city, boasting the University of New England, six secondary schools (including three private boarding schools) and numerous primary schools. In addition to its educational facilities, Armidale is the main cultural, administrative and commercial centre on the Northern Tablelands, and a hosts a number of government departments.
Why You'll Love Working with Us:
Comprehensive Benefits:
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- Four weeks annual leave
- Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
- Salary packaging options: Up to $9k for living expenses, $2.6k for meals & entertainment, and Novated leasing
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme:
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 $10,000 for the first 12-months
- Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually
*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.
About You:
- Our ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, teamwork, problem-solving skills, compassion and empathy and strong communication skills.
- Ideally candidates will have at least 1-year experience in the perioperative environment.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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 Joanne Grieve on Joanne.Grieve@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.
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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