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Form of workThere's never been a better time to join Hunter New England Local Health District! This vacancy is eligible for a NSW Health Rural Health Incentive package of between $5000 - $10,000 per year in addition to award entitlements (paid on a pro-rata basis for part time employees). Apply now and enquire about an incentive package that will benefit you and your family!
Remuneration: $67,357.32 - $94,568.44 Pro Rata + Superannuation
Location: Moree Community Health Service
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ399975
Applications Close: 23rd May 2023
About the Role
- The service is community based and involves working directly with elderly clients to maintain their independence and avoid unnecessary hospitalisation.
- TACP Moree assist clients with activities of daily living, wound management, assistance with exercise programs and education and support for clients to be able to stay in the home. Additional support may include taking clients shopping; transport to and from Doctors or health related appointments.
- The RN will coordinate care of clients with assistance of an AIN and EN as part of the team.
- Input and assistance is also available from Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy services.
- In your role, you will be supported through staff and online education.
- As the successful applicant, you will be:
- Passionate about working with the elderly.
- Energetic and enthusiastic.
- Community minded.
- A team player.
- Have the ability to be self-directed and autonomous
Where you'll be working
- The Transitional Aged Care Program (TACP) Moree is part of the Moree Community Health Team. It is supported by nursing and allied health staff.
- Moree is a town of relaxation and rejuvenation, and is situated in the beautiful Gwydir Valley in northwest New South Wales.
- One of the most popular recreational activities to do among locals and visitors is to visit the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre to enjoy the thermal springs, naturally heated to 41 degrees Celsius. For the thrill seekers, Moree Water Park is a popular attraction in the warmer months.
- Direct flights operate between Moree and Sydney 6 days a week.
Benefits
- Up to $10,000 (pro rata) per year with the rural health incentives
- Travel allowances and support may be available
- Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Up to 13 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
- Superannuation contributions 10.5%
- 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
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- 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.
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 Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases - this is a Category A position. Please read and understand NSW Health policy directive (PD2022_030). All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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