Enrolled Nurse - Incentives Offered
It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme!
Remuneration: $63,130.85 - $68,599.17 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Tamworth Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse. Nurses and Midwives
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ477961
Applications Close: Sunday 5th May 2024
About the role:
At Tamworth Hospital, we are currently looking for an experienced, skilled, and passionate Enrolled Nurse to join our perioperative service and innovative Day Surgery Unit (DSU). This role will see you
In order to help you thrive in this role, support and orientation will be provided by the Day Surgery Team Leader and Operating Theatre Clinical Nurse Educator. We want you to grow and succeed, and highly encourage you to take advantage of the available educational opportunities.
Where you’ll be working:
Tamworth is a modern, progressive city set in a picturesque backdrop of tree covered mountains. Renowned for its diversity and experiences, Tamworth proves that a rural lifestyle can be complimented by a thriving city experience. Make life-long friends and embrace the incredible lifestyle that Tamworth has to offer!
Tamworth Hospital is one of the New England's largest regional hospitals, recently refurbished to boast brand new, state of the art facilities. In July 2015, we opened the doors to a new $220 million acute services redevelopment. Equipped with 348 treatment spaces, we conduct over 8000 surgical procedures per annum over five theatre spaces. We are a dedicated team who are looking forward to welcoming you!
About You:
We are looking for someone who will bring high-level communication and interpersonal skills to the role. You will have the ability to build strong, professional relationships with key stakeholders.
You are a passionate, motivated and organised health professional who understands the complex issues related to the care of the pre and post-operative patient. If you possess the ability to respond appropriately and effectively to challenging situations, this role is for you!
Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:
- Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months
- Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually
- PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. reimbursement of rent payments or payments for commercial accommodation)
*All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.
Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11% superannuation.
Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:
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Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
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Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
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Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
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Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends
**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.
Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via hnelhd-ruralincentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.
Benefits:
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Requirements:
- Enrolled Nurse (Medication Endorsed where applicable) with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA.
Additional Information:
- 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 / part time arrangements will be considered.
- To be eligible for 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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Previous applicants need not re-apply
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ian McDougall on Ian.McDougall@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 PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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