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: $35.33 - $49.60 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives (Dependant on Role) Location: Muswellbrook Hospital - Wanaruah Country Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Casual Position Classification: Registered Nurse Hours Per Week: 16 Requisition ID: REQ482411 Applications Close: Tuesday, 30th April 2024 Dialysis Registered Nurse Muswellbrook Hospital - Wanaruah Country About the Role Muswellbrook is looking for committed and innovative Registered Nurses to join our team. Recent clinical experience in Haemodialysis/ Peritoneal Dialysis/ Home Dialysis OR Willingness to complete a competency training program for managing Haemodialysis/ Peritoneal Dialysis/ Home Dialysis You will have a passion for providing quality holistic care. The ideal candidate will be compassionate and caring towards their patients, with abilities to be an advocate for their patients and communicate strongly within a multidisciplinary team. Where you'll be working Muswellbrook Hospital is part of the Hunter Valley Sector of the Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD). Muswellbrook Hospital is a great place to expand your career and grow your skill and knowledge. We provide a range of public health services to the people of the Upper Hunter, such as dialysis within our dialysis unit. Our dialysis unit is a satellite unit, with 6 chairs. This position will see you participating in a Monday- Saturday day shift roster within the Dialysis Unit . There is scope depending on your previous experience to wok in other areas of the hospital. There are permanent and casual hours available. The hospital has access to a medical officer 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Welcome Experience The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook and surrounding area to connect 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 Benefits Rural Health Incentives - dependant on Role (see below) We can offer orientation, educational opportunities, and support from a broad network of health professionals. Strong cohort of Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses from all levels of experience with support being offered by a highly competent Nurse Unit Manager and Clinical Nurse Educators. Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) Superannuation contributions 11% Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing. Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Rural Health 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 in total for the first year Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. rent payments, 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. Requirements Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA Additional Information Previous candidates need not re-apply. An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part-time and temporary part-time vacancies. For Part-time - 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. For Casual - To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. 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 Jordan Betteridge on ****** 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 PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases 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. #ruralhealthincentive
