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.
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).
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $72,152 - $101,299 per annum + super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ536984
Location: Buronga NSW
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference with big impact?Opportunity to live and work in one of Australia's biggest food and wine bowls.Only a short 45 min flight to Victoria.What you'll be doing:
Mental Health Registered Nurses perform specialist mental health and drug and alcohol assessment, care planning and case management services for people experiencing mental health and drug and alcohol problems.
What is on offer: Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal and entertainment + inquire about relocation packaging that may be available to you.Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month.Professional development through frequent online and face-to-face learning opportunities.Fitness Passport.Support through advanced education & training.A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing.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.
FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers.
Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
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. Current Nursing registration with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with a minimum of two years clinical experience in mental health and/or drug and alcohol.Demonstrated effective communication skills both written and verbal, with intermediate computer skills, including use of the Microsoft Office suite.Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a commitment to working with service partners, including carers and NGOs.Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients and families and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the recovery model and patient centred care.Current licence to drive in NSW.Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Zeiser on ******
Applications Close: 5th January 2025
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: Stepping Up Website.
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.
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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