Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Relief until 31 March 2025)Position Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $35.32 - $49.60 ph + SuperHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ523318Location: Broken Hill NSW A great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
Only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need on your doorstep 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!
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What you'll be doing Provide safe nursing practice within the Operating Theatre in the areas of Anaesthetics, Circulating/ Instrument and Step Down Unit as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Rapidly develop your skills and progress your career with more autonomy and responsibility than larger hospitals Incentives 1 week extra paid annual leave every year Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
$9009 + Meal Entertainment $2650 Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month Isolation & climate allowance Special rates at local gyms 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.
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 900 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Buronga, 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 by selecting APPLY NOW below: Current nursing registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with demonstrated experience in Operating Room/Critical Care Nursing.
Demonstrated understanding of ACORN standards and NSW Ministry of Health policies related to Operating Theatre.
Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care patient care.
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 effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Demonstrated sound knowledge of infection control principles and WHS requirements.
Demonstrated competence, confidence and accountability in the safe delivery of patient care in the operating room in the context of a multi-disciplinary team.
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.
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1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Tracy-Ann Kerle on Applications Close: 7th November 2024
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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