Clinical Nurse Specialist Infection Prevention and Control
This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (pro-rata part-time/temporary positions less than 18 months), and a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (pro-rata part time), under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
This scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).
For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $109,945.46 - $113,556.22 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ530116
Location: Broken Hill NSW
- Are you a critical thinker who thrives on a variety of tasks?
- Do you enjoy pulling together meaningful data whilst providing critical support to health outcomes in our district, through education and liaising with other health care workers.
- Join our team in a district position where you will immerse yourself in infection control procedures and make a difference in our community.
- If career progression is what you are looking for, we offer the opportunity to study while you work whilst gaining on the job experience to progress your career.
We really aren’t that far away - only 3-hour drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia. Everything you need is at your front door!
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
About the opportunity
We have a wonderful opportunity for somebody that enjoys making a real difference in the health outcomes of our community. Working closely with different disciplines you will immerse yourself in infection control procedures, provide meaningful data and produce educational material.
You will enjoy variety in your day and will have the opportunity to work across different and sometimes remote locations within our health district. Your critical thinking skills and attention to detail will be highly regarded.
Some of your duties include but are not limited to:
- Complete infection prevention control surveillance and monitoring.
- Liaise with other health care workers to complete contract tracing whilst producing meaningful reports.
- Contact tracing and project management initiatives that directly impact the health outcomes of the community.
What we offer
- 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + enquire about relocation packaging that may be available to you
- Novated leasing
- Remote Area Housing Benefit
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Fitness Passport
- Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible.
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification.
- Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries to the delivery of patient care in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person-centred care patient care.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally. Resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait, Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
- Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
- Demonstrated understanding of evidence-based best practice and its contribution to changing practice and policies within the organisation.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
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 Wendy Gleeson on Wendy.Gleeson@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 20th November 2024
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Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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