Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 30 Jun 2021 (job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Selection Criteria: Position Description
Remuneration: $64,184.86 - $90,122.83 pa plus super
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Orange, NSW
Applications Close: 9 Dec 2020 - 11.59pm

We are unable to sponsor working visas for this position at this time.

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.

About the opportunity
You will join one of the world’s leading and connected rural health services as a Registered Nurse (RN) where we are driven by a single goal ; healthier rural people- thriving communities. The Acute & Continuing Care Team (ACCT) provide mental Health support for adults (18-64) who are experiencing a mental illness - Intellectual Disability Mental Health (IDMH).

Patient care is the heart of an RN in Western NSW. The RN is responsible for providing nursing care to patients/clients of the health service; leading and supervising other nurses (Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing), and collaborating with physicians and other care roles in the team to coordinate and deliver care. The RN has leadership skills and clinical judgement which is trusted and valued to coordinate patient care and direct activities of the care team.

What we can offer you

Country living with a meaningful career path
Paid leave entitlements
Allowances as per the relevant Award
Monthly ADOs for full time staff
Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits
Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you'll be working
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services - Orange, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

The region boasts easy access to modern city infrastructure (home to 41000 residents), services and culture, pristine natural environment and an unspoilt natural beauty in the landscape which enjoys four distinct seasons in the year; a full culture, food and arts event calendar and a safe and secure place to live and raise a family as part of a friendly community.

Regular flights to Sydney, Brisbane & Melbourne leave each week and it’s just over a 3 hour drive to Sydney or Canberra. And housing is much, much more affordable than the metropolitan areas.

Add no time to commute, extra time to re-connect with your family & friends, vibrant nightlife, affordable housing and great food and wine – what are you waiting for?!

For more information on living in Orange visit thinkorangeregion.com.au or see what new residents have to say in this short video.

For more information about the Western NSW Local Health District, watch our video!

Help with your application and how you apply for the position
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria found in the Position Description above as thoroughly as possible. For further information regarding the application process, interview process and pre-employment checks you can download the Guide to Employment with Western NSW booklet.

Please apply for this position online by clicking ‘Apply for Job’ at the top of this advertisement.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions please contact Roslyn Dalton on roslyn.dalton@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6369 2030

Talent pool
If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.

Targeted role
This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to suitable Aboriginal applicants in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. Aboriginal applicants will be required to demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants can upload their Confirmation of Aboriginality as an attachment to their application.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email dubbo.recruitment@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

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