This position qualifies for an annual Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours, these payments are paid on a fortnightly basis) under theNSW 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.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Maternity Relief until 28th February 2027)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $ $ Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ623055
Location:Broken Hill NSW
We really aren't that far away - only 3 hours' drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia (only a 2 hour flight from Sydney) with everything you need right at your front door
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 Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
What you'll be doing
* Provide leadership in the development of nursing clinical practice and service delivery within the speciality of Haemodialysis and Renal Services located in Broken Hill and Wilcannia.
* Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, partner organisations and consumers to achieve quality care and outcomes.
* Make a real difference helping some of the most vulnerable people in NSW.
* Provide our renal patients with person centred, evidence-based nursing care.
* Develop your skills and progress your career with more responsibility and autonomy than you would get in larger hospitals.
* Meaningful career path with all the perks of country living, including no traffic and affordable housing.
What is on offer
* 1 week extra paid annual leave
* Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
* Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
* Isolation & climate allowance
* 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 provide excellence in rural and remote health and we truly empower our staff to deliver the best health outcomes for our community
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
About Broken Hill
A true "Oasis in the Outback", Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia's first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries (more than pubs) The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:
* Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with relevant post-registration qualifications and at least 3 years' experience working in the clinical area of the specified post-graduate qualification (or such other qualifications or equivalent experience deemed appropriate by the public hospital or public health organisation).
* Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and ability to exercise autonomous decision making in providing complex care.
* Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries to the delivery of patient care in the context of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated application of evidence-based practice and critical thinking in in the planning and delivery of individualised person-centred patient care.
* Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner, and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
* Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients, families and employees in a culturally safe and respectful way, to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
* Demonstrated effective, excellent written and verbal communication skills and information technology skills.