Registered Nurse - Transitional Aged Care - Incentives Offered

Join our team in Moree and make a meaningful impact by empowering the elderly to live independently and thrive in their own homes!

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Moree Community Health Service
Requisition ID: REQ535680
Applications Close: Thursday 5th 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 $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.*  
• Online learning and support from fellow staff
• 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:

TACP Moree provides support to clients with activities of daily living, wound care management, assistance with exercise programs, and education to help them remain in their homes. Additional services may include helping clients with shopping or providing transport to and from medical or health-related appointments. The successful applicant will manage care coordination with support from an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) and Enrolled Nurse (EN) as part of the care team. Clients also have access to input and assistance from Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services.

If the below sounds like you we’d LOVE to see you apply!

• You are passionate about working with the elderly,
• You are energetic and enthusiastic,
• You are community minded,
• You are a team player,
• You are able to be self-directed and autonomous,
• You have excellent verbal and written communications skills
• You are comfortable working with clients who exhibit challenging behaviours

 
Where you’ll be working:

Nestled on the banks of the Mehi River in the scenic Gwydir Valley, Moree is a town celebrated for its artesian hot spring baths, which are renowned for their healing properties. The warm, mineral-rich waters sourced from the Great Artesian Basin offer a natural remedy for various ailments, promoting relaxation and rejuvenation. In addition to the springs, Moree boasts a rich history and a thriving local culture, with opportunities to explore museums, heritage sites, and enjoy fresh, locally sourced produce from the surrounding agricultural region.

The service is community-based, offering personalised care to elderly clients to help them maintain their independence and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation. By working directly with individuals in their own homes, the service provides tailored support that addresses each client's unique needs, promoting both physical and emotional well-being. This proactive approach reduces the need for emergency care, improves quality of life, and supports seniors in living with dignity and self-sufficiency.

Additional information:

• *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 part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• 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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

 Want to know more?

  1) Click here for the Position Description
  2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@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.  

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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