Clinical Nurse Specialist - Wellbeing Health Inreach Nurse - Incentives Offered

Make a difference in Moree as a Wellbeing Health In-reach Nurse Coordinator, supporting school-aged children and families with vital care.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 Per Year + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Moree | Kamilaroi Land
Requisition ID: REQ534929
Applications Close: Tuesday 14th January 2025

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 mentoring
• 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:

The Wellbeing Health In-reach Nurse Coordinator (WHIN) Program is responsible for identifying the health, wellbeing, and social needs of school-aged children and young people, and coordinating early intervention, assessments, and referrals to appropriate services. Working in designated local primary and secondary schools, you will apply your specialist clinical nursing knowledge to provide complex care coordination for students, their families, and school staff. The role involves close collaboration with school wellbeing teams, principals, GPs, mental health services, and other community services to ensure comprehensive support.

This position requires leadership, specialist skills, and the ability to work autonomously within an interagency framework. You should have extensive experience in Paediatrics, Child and Family Health Nursing, Youth Health, or CAMHS, and be capable of coordinating access to services across multiple agencies and professions. The role emphasises relationship building, service integration, and quality care delivery. Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to collaborate and influence a range of professionals to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families.


Where you’ll be working:

Located on the banks of the Mehi River in the heart of the Gwydir Valley, Moree is renowned for its artesian hot spring baths, famous for their healing properties. This relaxing destination offers the therapeutic benefits of mineral-rich waters sourced from the Great Artesian Basin, along with a rich history and local produce to explore.

Hunter New England Health are partnering with NSW Education to improve the wellbeing and health of children and young people at school (K to 12). We are advertising a new Wellbeing & Health In-reach Nurse (WHIN) Coordinator positions at Moree. This position will work on both the health and education sites.


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 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.
• 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.
• Working with Children Check
• National Criminal Record Check
• Current NSW State driver's licence (including P1 or above) and willingness to travel for work purposes

 
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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