Registered Nurse - Community Health
Remuneration $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 (Pro-rata for Part-time)+ Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Wee Waa Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ478292
Join Our Team at Wee Waa Health Service! Are you ready to take your nursing career to new heights? Wee Waa Health Service, in collaboration with Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), offers an exceptional opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.
About the Role
- The Community Registered Nurse will be providing high quality Community Nursing care to patients/clients, consistent with HNELHD policies, procedures and standards.
- The Community Registered Nurse will be based within the Community Health team at Wee Waa Health Service and provide care both onsite and within the Wee Waa and surrounding communities.
- Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace the charm of a small, welcoming country town.
- Join a supportive and welcoming team culture dedicated to your professional growth and development.
- Access varied educational opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
- Make a real difference in the lives of our rural and remote community members while working alongside a team committed to excellence.
- Wee Waa is a modern town with ample facilities including a swimming pool, picturesque 9 hole golf course, tennis courts, bowling club and sporting complex.
Benefits
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
- Superannuation contributions 11%
- Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Requirements
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse 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 and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
- To be eligible for permanent 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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Yvonne Connett on Yvonne.Connett@health.nsw.gov.au
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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.
