Job title: Registered Nurse – Incentives Offered
Company: NSW Health
Job description: 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!
Remuneration: $70,049.73 – $98,351.39 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Armidale Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Hours Per Week: 38
Closing Date: Monday, 25th March 2024
About your new job:
We have an exciting new opportunity for both part-time and full-time positions within our Surgical Ward, offering a nurturing environment that prioritizes both education and work-life balance. Our aim is to provide staffing solutions that cater to the diverse needs of our nursing workforce, ensuring flexibility and support every step of the way.
This position is ideal for Registered Nurses seeking a fulfilling experience in a bustling acute hospital setting, our Surgical Ward boasts 27 beds and a vibrant team dedicated to delivering exceptional pre-operative and post-operative care. Specializing in General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, and Urology, this dynamic environment offers an enriching platform for professional growth and development.
Joining our team means collaborating with a group of skilled, compassionate professionals who are committed to excellence in patient care. At Armidale Hospital, you’ll find unparalleled support from our Dedicated Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) and Clinical Nurse Educator (CNE), ensuring that you have the resources and guidance you need to thrive. In addition to competitive benefits and a welcoming atmosphere, successful candidates will benefit from a comprehensive orientation program and ongoing support in critical care education. Embrace this opportunity to advance your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance in a setting that values your growth and well-being.
Rural Health 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 $10,000 thereafter annually
- PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. reimbursement of rent payments or 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 + 11% 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 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 to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.
Where you’ll be working:
Armidale is set high on the beautiful Northern Tablelands and is known for its beautiful tree lined streets and magnificent autumn colours. Enjoy alfresco cafes, impressive architecture, and a rich tapestry of arts and cultural events in your spare time. The region offers diversity in outdoor activities such as bushwalking in the nearby heritage listened national parks offering spectacular gorges and waterfalls in Australia Embracing education, Armidale stands as a beacon with its esteemed university and a diverse array of public and private schools, delivering academic excellence comparable to any major city in Australia. With a thriving community of 55,200, this vibrant hub offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and educational opportunities, with affordable living and an escape from the city air.
If this sounds like you below, we’d LOVE to see you apply:
- Possess strong organizational skills including effective time management and task prioritization
- Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm, and dedication to professional development
- Exhibit resilience and understanding of the complexities involved in caring for acutely or critically ill patients, as well as their families and carers
- Utilize strong critical thinking abilities and demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Provide care to a culturally diverse referral community of 55,200 individuals
What we can offer you:
is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare:
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO’s each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
- Superannuation contributions
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Essential:
- Demonstrated knowledge of facilities maintenance, asset management, building principles & standards, with expertise in the technical aspects of plant and building services maintenance
- Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Are you an overseas candidate? Please see the requirements for AHPRA registration here:
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For role related queries or questions contact Ashlee Olrich on ashlee.olrich@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Candidates:
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:
- Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit:
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- This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive
for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
- 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). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
- Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
- HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of
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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Expected salary: $70049.73 – 98351.39 per year
Location: Armidale, NSW
Job date: Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:37:53 GMT
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