Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

About the Role

• As the successful candidate, you will deliver and assist in assessing, planning, organising and evaluating quality nursing care to achieve individual clinical outcomes for each patient/client within the Emergency Department. You will be required to liaise with all healthcare providers and support services to ensure our patients are competently cared for.
• You will have the ability to work independently and always willing to learn. You will have good time management and communication skills.
• We are seeking a motivated and energetic employee who genuinely cares about the patients, visitors and carers presenting to our Emergency Department.
• You are able to work within a dynamic and fluid environment which can be challenging. You are able to communicate effectively, build rapport with patients, carers and visitors and engage others at all levels to deliver successful outcomes. You are able to problem-solve and escalate as necessary.
• You will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and are truly passionate about delivering a high standard of care to all patients.

Where you'll be working

• Moree Hospital is located within the township of Moree and boasts a population of approximately 7500 and has all available services, with flights daily to Sydney. The town itself is only 1.5hrs south of the Queensland border. The Moree Emergency Department is a dynamic, busy unit with a welcoming and supportive team. The town boasts the artesian spa baths, as well as a busy social calendar.
• You will be supported in a supernumerary capacity for a short period if required. After this support will be provided by the Nursing Unit Manager, ED staff and Clinical Nurse Educator. Education and further training is a key focus in supporting all new and existing staff.

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part-time and temporary full or part-time vacancies.
• Part-time/job share arrangements may also 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.
  
  

Benefits

• Rural Incentives of up to $10,000 Annually (See Below)
• Enjoy an excellent work-life balance
• 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
  
  

Rural Health Incentives

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 $10,000 thereafter annually
• PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. rent payments, mortgage re-payments, 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.

Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:   

• Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
• Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
• Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
• 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.  

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role-related queries or questions contact Mellisa Counsell on Mellisa.Counsell@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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