Respiratory Nurse - Incentives Offered

Join our team at Inverell Community Health as a Respiratory Nurse, delivering expert care in a supportive rural community.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until December 2025
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Inverell | Kamilaroi Country
Requisition ID: REQ543792
Closing Date: Monday 6th January 2025

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.*  
• Access to online training and opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life 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 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 
  
  
  

About the role: 

This temporary job-share position offers the opportunity to partner with a fellow Respiratory Nurse in delivering comprehensive care to individuals with respiratory conditions, including COPD and asthma. Your responsibilities will encompass conducting detailed assessments, performing spirometry tests, and leading group pulmonary rehabilitation sessions twice weekly. Additionally, you will provide vital education and support for clients requiring home oxygen therapy.

To ensure your success, comprehensive training will be provided in clinical assessments, documentation, spirometry, and the coordination of pulmonary rehabilitation programs. You will play a key role in educating clients on a variety of respiratory health topics.

A structured orientation and mentorship program will support your transition into this specialised role, with guidance from the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM), experienced nursing colleagues, and the broader multidisciplinary team. You will also benefit from access to online training resources offered by the Lung Foundation and the National Asthma Council, enhancing your expertise in this critical field.

Where you’ll be working:

Experience affordable living in rural NSW, where the median house price is an impressive 73% lower than the state average, at just $380,000. The region offers a wealth of educational opportunities with 19 schools, including childcare centres, primary schools, and high schools spread across the district. By joining our team, you'll become an integral part of a close-knit community, all while enjoying the tranquillity of rural life.

Take the time to explore the beautiful Sapphire City and its renowned attractions, such as the Billabong Blue Sapphire Fossicking Park, where you can hunt for precious gemstones. Travel is made easy with Inverell Airport offering convenient flights, including a quick one-hour trip to Brisbane and regular connections to Sydney and Melbourne. If you enjoy scenic countryside drives, you can also plan road trips to Brisbane or Sydney, both of which are just 5 to 7 hours away.

This temporary role is situated at Inverell Community Health, where you will collaborate with a dynamic and diverse multidisciplinary team. The facility prides itself on cultivating a culture of collaboration, emphasizing teamwork and transparent communication to ensure the entire healthcare team remains united in delivering exceptional patient care.

Additional information:

• *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   
• An eligibility list will be created for future 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 with the AHPRA.
• Previous experience in respiratory nursing (desired but no essential) with completion of Lung Foundation eLearning course: Pulmonary.
• Rehabilitation Training or willingness to work towards.
• Proven computer literacy and proficiency in computer applications.
• Current NSW drivers’ licence and willingness to travel for work purposes
  
  

Want to know more?

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

For role related queries or questions contact Tiffany Ehsman on Tiffany.Ehsman@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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