Registered Nurse Sexual Health/Hepatitis

Job Description

Registered Nurse Sexual Health/Hepatitis Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Registered NurseRemuneration: $36.38 - $51.08 ph + SuperHours Per Week: 20Requisition ID: REQ546412Location: 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 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! Great opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real difference Grow your career with us with training on offer to support your learning What you'll be doing The RN provides leadership and support to all people in the community providing information, assessments, interventions, case management, education and health promotion activities to reduce the spread of HIV, Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs) and Blood Borne Viruses (BBV's) and improve health outcomes for clients, families and communities. Incentives 5 weeks paid annual leave per year Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment Novated leasing Learning and Development support with access to further education & training Corporate rates at local gym (YMCA) Fitness passport A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep About 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 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 Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse. Evidence of 12 months post clinical experience as a registered nurse and post graduate qualifications in Sexual Health and Vaccination or willingness to obtain within agreed timeframe. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and take responsibility for own actions and to practice in accordance with the Registered Nurse Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and Code of Professional Conduct for Nurses (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia). Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of communicable disease control, harm reduction, and issues related to transmission and prevention of HIV, STIs and Blood Borne Viruses (BBV's). Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means with sound interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse range of people. Demonstrate organisational and problem solving skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of the multi-disciplinary health care team. A commitment to quality improvement, practice development, evidence-based practice and research. Demonstrated ability to provide culturally safe and appropriate services to Indigenous and other priority populations and communities. Current license to drive in NSW and willingness to travel to fulfil the responsibilities of the role. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Leanne Hastwell on Applications Close: 13 February 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: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr