Registered Nurse Wentworth

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 Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme - Imagine Rural . 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. To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income). For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Registered Nurse Remuneration: $72,152 - $101,299 + Super Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ558035 Location: Wentworth NSW (24kms from Mildura VIC) Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference with big impact? Opportunity to live in one of Australia’s biggest and best food and wine precincts with a 25 min drive to Mildura Hub Only a short 45min flight to Victoria or 2 hours to Sydney or drive 4.5 hours to Adelaide What you'll be doing: Provide safe, compassionate, person-centred care through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in collaboration with individuals and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve quality care outcomes for patients and clients. What is on Offer: Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment Novated leasing A paid allocated day off (ADO) every month Learning and Development support with access to further education & training Fitness Passport A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep 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. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. 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 as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 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. 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 and employees to enhance health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients. 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 within a multidisciplinary team. The Welcome Experience: The Welcome Experience connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at . Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position.For role-related queries or questions contact Timothy O'Neill on Applications Close: 25th March 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. 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. #RuralHealthIncentives #J-18808-Ljbffr