Registered Nurse - Primary & Community Health
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- Registered Nurse
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- REQ536216 Requisition #
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- Jan 14, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $35.33 - $49.60 per hr (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Wellington, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications Close: 27 Jan 2025 – 11:59pm **closing date extended**
Registered Nurse – Primary & Community Health
Wellington Health Service
About the role
We are currently seeking applications from Registered Nurses to join our Primary & Community Health team at Wellington. Applicants must have previous nursing experience, have excellent communication skills, work well within a team and be willing to work weekends when required.
This role involves providing care to patients within the community, patients presenting to the Ambulatory Care Unit and working within the Opioid Treatment Program administering medications. You will work in conjunction with an experienced multidisciplinary team, General Practitioners and Visiting Medical Officers, nursing staff and visiting palliative care specialist.
Ideally, applicants will have knowledge and skills in the areas of wound management, stoma care, catheter care, palliative care and/or community nursing.
Wellington Community Health, Ambulatory Care Unit is located in Wellington Health Service and is also responsible for the day to day running of the Opioid Treatment Program.
Wellington Health Service (WHS) is a 12 bed inpatient facility with a busy Emergency Department. Also included in the services offered at WHS is a Dialysis Unit and an amazing Allied Health Team including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Mental Health, Dietetics, Speech Therapy, Diabetes Education, Chronic Care, Child & Family Health & Aboriginal Health.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Donna Brennan, Manager – Primary & Community Health on (02) 6845 5500 or at donna.brennan@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
