Ready to make a difference in a beautiful, close-knit community while advancing your nursing career? Apply to join our team at Werris Creek today!

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time

Position Classification:Registered Nurse

Remuneration:$72,152.53 - $101,299.48 Per Year + 11.5% Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives

Hours Per Week:38

Location: Werris Creek | Kamilaroi Land

Requisition ID:REQ544789

Applications Close: Saturday, 8th February 2025.

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Be rewarded with up to $20,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.*PLUS, Relocation benefits and family travel assistance
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

About the role:

As a Registered Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering personalized, high-quality care to residents, ensuring their clinical needs are met while helping them live a life that aligns with their wishes. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities for connection, as you work in a supportive, home-like environment. Your responsibilities will include providing thorough care and supporting residents in achieving their personal goals.

In return, you'll enjoy a range of benefits including access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, opportunities for career growth, and a dynamic workplace culture that fosters fun and connection with monthly events and festive occasions like "fun scrubs" days. The Health Service Manager is committed to work-life balance, offering flexibility and a nurturing work environment. You'll also receive comprehensive onboarding, including a detailed orientation, My Health Learning access, and dedicated support from a clinical nurse educator to help you succeed in this rewarding role.


If the below sounds like you we’d LOVE to see you apply!

• You are dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality, and compassionate patient-centred care.
• You are committed to lifelong learning and driven by evidence-based practice.
• You possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• You are committed to the CORE values and the Excellence Framework.
• You enjoy collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team and accept responsibility for your actions

Where you’ll be working:

Werris Creek, situated within the Liverpool Plains Local Government Area, is a charming township located off the New England Highway, 373 km north of Sydney and 44 km southwest of Tamworth. The town is home to a 16-bed facility, which includes 12 permanent residential beds and 4 sub-acute beds, offering a vital healthcare service to the local community. Positioned at the top of North Street, the Werris Creek MPS provides stunning views to the east, creating a peaceful and picturesque environment for both residents and staff.

Known for its welcoming atmosphere, the Werris Creek MPS is staffed by a dedicated and friendly team with deep local knowledge and long-standing service. This positive working environment, combined with the beauty and tranquillity of the area, makes Werris Creek a fantastic place to live and work, offering a balanced and rewarding lifestyle.

Additional information:

• *Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here- Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact [email protected]
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full and temporary full time.
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
• 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.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Current Authority to Practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
  
  

Want to know more?

1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Eileen Harris on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

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 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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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