Join the AARCS team to deliver expert aged care while enjoying the beauty and lifestyle of Armidale's vibrant community!Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2Remuneration: $57.11 - $58.99 Per Hour + 11.5% Super + Salary PackagingHours Per Week: 32Location: ArmidaleRequisition ID: REQ541829Applications Close: Sunday 19th January 2025About The RoleThe AARCS clinician provides specialised aged care services for older individuals in inpatient settings with complex care and health needs.
The service offers a patient-centred approach, focusing on comprehensive assessment, care planning, and coordination to ensure the timely and appropriate discharge of older patients.
This position services multiple sites across the Tablelands sector and involves managing patients with challenging behaviours.The role requires effective time management to prioritise workloads, ensuring the older person, their carer/family, and the healthcare facility's needs are met, including providing the first face-to-face AARCS intervention within one working day of referral.
Clinicians advocate for older patients and their families while balancing conflicting priorities and must communicate effectively with families and service providers to achieve the best outcomes.
They make critical decisions regarding clinical care, assessment, case management, and discharge planning, with support from the Deputy Director of Nursing and Midwifery.Where You'll Be WorkingArmidale, nestled in the scenic Northern Tablelands, is renowned for its charming tree-lined streets and stunning autumn colours, along with its unique seasonal climate.
Positioned midway between Sydney and Brisbane along the New England Highway, the town is well-connected with a variety of transport options to both major cities.
The region boasts a wide range of outdoor activities, including bushwalking in nearby World Heritage-listed National Parks, home to breathtaking gorges and waterfalls.
Armidale is also an educational hub, offering a university, public and private schools, and a regional conservatorium, all providing a standard of education on par with any capital city in Australia.RequirementsOur successful candidate will possess the following:Registered Nurse with current 'Authority to Practice' with AHPRA.Eligible to drive in NSW and willingness to travel for work purposes.For role related queries or questions contact Jae Hong Kim on ****** For ApplicantsApplicants 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/3vL5fq2This 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.
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