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 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.
Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:
Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration:
$66,****** - $72,****** + Superannuation
Hours Per Week:
38
Requisition ID:
REQ******
Location:
Wentworth NSW
(24kms from Mildura VIC)
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"Living and Working"
in the Far West
An Exciting Opportunity at Wentworth Health Service
Now is a great time to join the team at Wentworth Health Service.
The Wentworth Hospital has undergone a full redevelopment and the brand-new facility opened in September ****.
The new hospital features 19 inpatient beds and a modern emergency department, including two resuscitation bays.
The Wentworth Local Government Area is home to approximately 7,500 residents, with around 1,500 living in the township of Wentworth.
Nestled at the junction of the Murray and Darling Rivers, Wentworth offers a relaxed lifestyle with all essential amenities.
Just 30 km away is the vibrant regional centre of Mildura, which provides a wide range of shops, services and is only a short 45min flight to Melbourne, 2 hours to Sydney or drive 4.5 hour to Adelaide.
If you're looking to be part of a supportive, close-knit team committed to delivering high-quality care, and you're interested in growing your career in a health district that values professional development and work-life balance, we encourage you to apply.
What you'll be doing
Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, provide safe, compassionate, person centred care in collaboration with individual/s and the multidisciplinary health care team to achieve quality care outcomes for patients and clients.
What we offer you
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Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
Isolation & climate allowance
Fitness passport
Professional development and support through advanced education and training
A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing (less than a 10 minute commute from anywhere in town and free parking)
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 by selecting APPLY NOW below:
Current Endorsed Enrolled Nurse registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Demonstrated application of skilled 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 identify and resolve conflict situations by managing own emotional responses and interacting with others in a personable and professional manner.
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 understanding of evidence-based best practice and its contribution to changing practice and policies within the organisation.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills within a multidisciplinary team.
The Welcome Experience
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For role related queries or questions contact Timothy O'Neill on ******
Applications Close: 12th January ****
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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.
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