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.

Packages may consist of family and compassionate travel assistance, an upfront Rural Recruitment Cash Bonus upon appointment, contributions to professional development, utility reimbursements and study assistance, in addition to relocation benefits and accommodation assistance.

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: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $98,351.39 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ523280
Location: Broken Hill

• Opportunity to work on the frontline to join a truly supportive team that is empowered to provide the ultimate patient experience
• Grow your career with us with ongoing learning and development
• Get exposure to work across different areas you would not get in the big smoke!

We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right 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

• Join a supportive, multi-disciplinary healthcare team in the Broken Hill Hospital Emergency department
• Develop your skills & rapidly progress your career with more responsibility and autonomy than you would get in larger hospitals
• Provide our patients with safe, compassionate, person centred care
• Supervise and mentor ENs, AINs and students on clinical placement
• Gain valuable rural & remote nursing experience
• Enjoy a meaningful career path with all the perks of country living

What is on offer

• 7 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 assistance 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 provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community

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.

• Registered nurse registered with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in delivery of evidence based practice within pre admission or surgical ward setting.
• Interview/communication skills, nursing assessment skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills and teaching/counselling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, sound computer literacy and experience with electronic medical record.
• Ability to identify potential problems and communicate those to the perioperative team.
• Ability to work in a self directed environment with little supervision.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.

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 Tracy-Ann Kerle on Tracy.Kerle@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 01 November 2024

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health.

If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Empower, listen and act together
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.

#RuralHealthIncentives

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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