Registered Nurse Balranald

Job Description

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. For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role. Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $72,152.53 - $101,299.48Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ547462Location: Balranald NSW (1-hour from Swan Hill VIC) Balranald truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. What you'll be doing Work in one of the Far West LHD's newer, modern facilities in a beautiful location 100 metres from the Murrumbidgee River. Join a supportive, multi-disciplinary healthcare team who are very welcoming and embrace all newcomers to the hospital family. Develop your skills & progress your career working across a wide stream of specialties in a smaller, rural hospital. A doctor is never far away with a co-located GP practice. Excellent training and education opportunities to advance your nursing skills. Make a real, meaningful difference to health outcomes for the local community. What we offer Fitness Passport. Rural Incentive on offer. Salary packaging (pay less tax!) and enjoy up to $9K for living expenses + $2.6K meal and entertainment. Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month. Isolation & climate allowance. Access to the in-house gym. 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. Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. About Balranald Balranald is a beautiful rural town on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. It has a friendly atmosphere with great venues for barista coffee, a well renowned bakery and discovery centre. A short drive takes you to the scenic larger town of Swan Hill for shopping, a great swimming pool and art centre. 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/midwifery registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with postgraduate qualification in relevant field to position or willingness to undertake. Recent remote and Emergency Department clinical experience, including current Advanced Life Support Accreditation. Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries to the delivery of patient care in the context of a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person centred care 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 and families. Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills. Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team. Applications Close: 13th February 2025 Stepping Up The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. 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. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr