Registered Nurse - Chronic Disease - Incentives Offered
Make a real impact in a supportive rural community, leading chronic disease rehabilitation programs in the stunning Liverpool Plains.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ561225
Location: Quirindi Community Health Service
Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
Benefits:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Live and work in the beautiful Liverpool Plains, surrounded by rolling pastures and sunflower fields.
- Work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team in a welcoming environment.
- Gain experience in chronic disease management, including cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and diabetes support.
- Receive guidance from clinical leads in cardiac, diabetes, and pulmonary disease groups.
- Full induction and ongoing support to help you settle into the role.
- Enjoy the benefits of a rural setting while still being less than an hour from Tamworth.
- Play a key role in improving health outcomes for the local community.
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees).
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true worklife balance.
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members.
The role:
The Chronic Disease Rehabilitation Nurse plays a vital role in implementing local cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, as well as providing diabetes support to clients. This position requires a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with experience in chronic disease management and rehabilitation. Working both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, you will help ensure these programs effectively improve health outcomes for the local community.
We are seeking a dedicated professional with the skills and experience to manage a rural chronic disease rehabilitation caseload. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in HNELHD clinical guidelines for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and capable of developing individual client-centred management plans based on assessed clinical outcomes.
At HealthOne Quirindi, we foster a warm and inclusive environment where both clients and team members feel valued and supported. This role offers the opportunity to work in partnership with the HealthOne Quirindi team and HNELHD clinical streams for cardiac, diabetes, and pulmonary disease groups. You will also receive guidance and support from the relevant clinical leads for each diagnostic area, along with a comprehensive orientation to ensure a smooth transition into your new role.
If you thrive on building meaningful connections, advocating for those in need, and collaborating within a team that shares your passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you!
Where you'll be working:
Nestled in the scenic Liverpool Plains and affectionately known as the ‘nest in the hills,’ Quirindi offers breathtaking landscapes, rolling green pastures, and stunning sunflower fields. Located less than an hour from Tamworth, this welcoming town is the perfect place to enjoy a peaceful lifestyle while making a meaningful impact in the community.
HealthOne Quirindi provides an integrated primary and community health service, incorporating General Practice, Community Health and visiting services. These services work in partnership to provide client-centred, comprehensive and coordinated care to the local community, encompassing the Liverpool Plains. The key objectives of the HealthOne NSW model include health risk identification, illness prevention, early intervention, chronic/complex disease management and multidisciplinary planned care. Our collaborative approach ensures high-quality, coordinated care for the Liverpool Plains community.
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Eligible to drive in NSW.
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Gallagher on Michelle.Gallagher@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing: Sunday, 30th March 2025.
Information for Applicants:
*Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au
Hunter New England Health 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.
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.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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.
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