Remuneration: $31.84 - $34.60 Per Hour + Superannuation Location : Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone Employment Type : Casual Position Classification : Enrolled Nurse Requisition ID : REQ443190 About the role As an Enrolled Nurse at Scott Memorial Hospital, you will provide individualised excellent patient care within a health service environment to maximise the health outcomes for the patient. If you are an enthusiastic Enrolled Nurse with great communication, leadership and teamwork skills, we encourage you to apply. The role is supported by an enthusiastic team of dedicated staff, onsite orientation is provided and ongoing education is encouraged. The role is based in the Medical/Surgical ward. Ongoing education is supported. Where you'll be working Scone is a town in the Upper Hunter Shire in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. At the 2021 census, Scone had a population of 6035 people. Scone is affordable and relaxed, Scone has the benefits of a country town with familiar friendly faces and true country experiences. Scone is less than 3 hours from Sydney, two hours from Newcastle and one and a half hours to Tamworth. It is known as 'The Horse Capital of Australia' and claims to be the second-largest horse breeding area in the world, after Kentucky in the United States. The equine focus of the town is reflected in numerous ways: it is the home to the Australian Stockhorse Association; the Hunter thoroughbred breeding industry which is reputedly the second largest breeding area in the world; the district has some of the country's longest-established pony clubs; there is a thriving polo and polocrosse community; You will be working with a dedicated team of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing in supporting excellent care to our patients in collaboration with patients, families and carers. You will be supported with a Clinical Nurse educator and a Quality Coordinator on site Monday to Friday What we can offer you Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Superannuation contributions Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals About you We are looking for nurses who are committed to patient advocacy, that care and have an attention for detail. The successful applicant will be caring and empathetic with strong problem-solving skills & a keen willingness to learn. We are looking for reliable staff with advanced organisational skills and leadership potential. Requirements Enrolled Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA. Additional Information 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. 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 Leigh Schalk 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.
