Emergency Department Registered Nurse - Safe Staffing - Incentives Offered

JOIN TAMWORTH EMERGENCY NURSING TEAM TODAY!

Employment Type:  Permanent Part and Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + Allowances + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: up to 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ526686

Applications Close: Sunday, 12 January 2024 (Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received)

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

When you join Tamworth Emergency we value both your personal and professional achievements. 

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion. 

About the Role:

Join our dynamic team as a Registered Nurse, where you’ll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care. You’ll work closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team to assess needs, develop personalized care plans, implement interventions, and continuously evaluate outcomes. Your expertise and compassionate approach will be key in providing patient-centred care that meets the highest standards of excellence. We are currently recruiting for multiple Registered Nurse positions which will support Hunter New England Health to implement Safe Staffing Levels with Tamworth Emergency Department.

 

About You:

• Enthusiastic nurse with a passion for patient care and safety.
• Positive work ethic, friendly, eager to learn, and able to work well as part of a team.

Why Tamworth Emergency Department:

Tamworth Hospital is one of New England's largest regional referral hospitals, with recently refurbished state-of-the-art facilities.

We are a level 5 Emergency Department with a co-located helicopter retrieval base. Our department specialises in Trauma, Neurology, Acute Stroke, Orthopaedic emergencies, Cardiology, Surgical emergencies, Paediatrics, and Mental Health.

You will work with a friendly, inclusive team supported by Clinical Nurse Educators, Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Nurse Consultants and Nurse Practitioners. In addition, you will have 24hr onsite support from Medical staff that includes ED FACEMs and VMO’s, ED registrars and RMO’s . Our dynamic in-house ED Multidisciplinary team extends to Social Work, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, ASET, ACE and Pharmacists.   

With over 40,000 presentations annually, our ED offers a diverse and dynamic environment that includes a healthy mix of adult and paediatric patients. Our ED Models of Care include 3 resus bays, Acute Care, Emergency Short Stay Unit, Fast Track, and a designated Paediatric Emergency Unit.  You will be supported in all areas of the department and as one of the largest teaching and referral hospitals within Hunter New England, Tamworth is full of exciting opportunities for career progression in our highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.

In collaboration with our nursing and medical staff, Intensive Care Unit, Mental Health unit, Paediatric department and Allied Health, we conduct regular education sessions to create pathways to learning and building healthy working relationships across all disciplines. Our modern education facilities provide an excellent simulation environment to provide regular interactive learning opportunities within our Multi-Disciplinary Team. 

What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career when you’re challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You’ll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Explore the possibilities by applying today.

Location: 

Tamworth is the gateway to the New England Region, located only 405km north-west of Sydney, 280km from Newcastle and 570km south of Brisbane . With a population of approx. 60,000 people. Tamworth has a vibrant, evolving city culture and has on offer a broad range of experiences from sport, music and entertainment, cafes and restaurants.  We are home to award winning playgrounds, local walking tracks, cycling and hiking tracks and are surrounded by beautiful recreation reserves, State Forests and National parks.

With an extensive range of education facilities, including early childhood, government and non-government schools, right through to TAFE and Tertiary level, Tamworth is a vibrant, family centred community that offers all the conveniences and services of the large city hubs, combined with a relaxed pace of life and beautiful surrounds to enjoy and explore.

Requirements and How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Please elaborate on how your skills and experiences align with the role requirements and highlight the value you will contribute to the emergency team.
• Share the key reasons behind your application for this role and explain what aspects of joining the Emergency Team inspire and motivate you.

Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme 

It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme! 

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 $5,000 thereafter annually

*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 + 11.5% superannuation. 

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 days 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.   

Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package. 


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