Registered Nurse - Emergency Department - Incentives Offered
Join our diverse team at Wilson Memorial Hospital, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow.
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Wilson Memorial Community Hospital, Murrurundi
Requisition ID: REQ536835
Applications Close: Sunday 8th December 2024
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:
- Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*
- PLUS, Relocation benefits and family travel assistance
- Orientation and personalised education plan
- Exposure to neighbouring facility (Scone)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 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 their families
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
About the role:
A typical day is never the same, with the variety of tasks constantly shifting. One moment you might be assisting a patient recovering from knee surgery, and the next, you could be helping with a retrieval in the emergency department. You'll care for a wide range of patients, including those in general medical, post-surgical, and palliative care, working across both the acute ward and emergency department. This role requires critical thinking as you assess and provide care for emergency presentations.
Ideal candidates will be eager to learn new skills, demonstrate strong leadership, and have the ability to direct a team when needed. A passion for hands-on nursing care is essential, as well as a willingness to upskill. Onsite training is available through visiting Clinical Nurse Educators (CNEs), along with paid education days provided by other facilities within the Hunter New England Local Health District.
The successful applicant will be supported in this role by onsite orientation, personalised education plans with the CNE, visiting onsite CNE and access to district CNE's as needed. Close relationships are developed with our neighbouring site of Scone with staff having the opportunity to periodically work in Scone to develop and maintain clinical skills. You will be given an opportunity to have a 30 day and 60 day conversation with your manager and yearly performance reviews in line with the Hunter New England Local Health District policies.
Where you’ll be working:
Wilson Memorial Hospital is situated in the charming rural town of Murrurundi, which is located in the Upper Hunter region of NSW, approximately 190km north-west of Newcastle and 300km north of Sydney. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including 24-hour emergency care, inpatient care, palliative care, long-term aged care, rehabilitation, and outpatient services.
Murrurundi Hospital boasts a diverse and collaborative team of staff. You will work alongside experienced Enrolled Nurses (EENs) and Registered Nurses (RNs), with the added support of a visiting onsite Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE). Additionally, there are opportunities for further education and support from district CNEs and Nurse Unit Managers (NUMs).
- *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
- 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, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- 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.
- 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.
- All overseas candidates seeking sponsorship MUST have obtained registration with AHPRA and a positive skills assessment via ANMAC with specialty/code XXXXX prior to applying.
Requirements:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:
- Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
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For role related queries or questions contact Leigh Schalk on Leigh.Schalk@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
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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.
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.
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