Registered Nurse - Incentives Offered

Join our team to deliver compassionate care in Werris Creek - where every day brings new challenges and meaningful connections!

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $36.39 - $51.09 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Hours Per Week: 32
Location: Werris Creek 
Requisition ID: REQ544778
Applications Close: Sunday 16th February 2025

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where 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. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.* PLUS, Relocation benefits and family travel assistance. 
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Positive and supportive work environment
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

About the role:

The Registered Nurse plays a crucial role in delivering personalised, high-quality nursing care to residents, ensuring their clinical needs and goals are met. Each day brings new challenges, providing opportunities for close interaction with residents in a homelike setting. You will focus on supporting residents in living life to the fullest, maintaining a balance of thorough care and respect for their individual preferences. Your responsibilities will include developing and evaluating care plans, working alongside a dedicated team, and providing compassionate, patient-centred care that aligns with evidence-based practices.

Staff enjoy a lively workplace culture with monthly events, special occasion celebrations, and the chance to wear "fun scrubs" on festive days. The Health Service Manager values work-life balance and offers flexibility to ensure staff well-being. You'll receive comprehensive onboarding, including orientation and weekly support from a Clinical Nurse Educator, along with access to online learning through My Health Learning. We are looking for a nurse who is committed to safe, compassionate care, enjoys collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and is dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development.


Where you’ll be working:

The Werris Creek MPS, positioned at the peak of North St, offers stunning views to the east and boasts a 16-bed facility, comprising 12 permanent residential beds and 4 sub-acute beds. The MPS team, known for their friendliness and extensive local knowledge, some of whom have served for many years, contribute to a welcoming and informative environment. The facility prides itself on a dedicated staff and a positive working atmosphere.

The township of Werris Creek is located off the New England Highway 373 km north of Sydney, 44 km south-west of Tamworth and 19 km north of Quirindi.

Additional information:

• *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentives@health.nsw.gov.au   
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• 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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
  
  

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
  
  

Want to know more?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Eileen Harris on Eileen.Harris@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
 
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.  

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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