It’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme!

Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $102,348.27 + Super + Salary Packaging + Rural Incentives
Location: Mungindi Community Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ521861

Applications Close: Monday 30th September 2024
Make this role your own! You have the ability to leverage your previous nursing experience and bring it to a rural setting.

Your predecessor Fiona was in the role for 17 years and stated - “This role is fantastic for professional development. There is so much available online and you are supported to develop your skills. You must have a heart for people and want the best for your community. You need to be an autonomous person who can identify healthcare gaps in the community, follow your nursing passion and also upskill to work towards filling those gaps. Mungindi was the best management I have ever had; very supportive and understanding. If you are looking to make a real difference in people’s lives throughout their lifecycles this role is for you.”

About the Role
Embark on a fulfilling journey in a rural remote placement, where you will deliver comprehensive care across the lifespan and health continuum in both clinic and community settings. This unique opportunity allows you to shape the role according to your skills and address the specific healthcare gaps in the community. With a focus on improving health outcomes for the Indigenous population in Mungindi—comprising over 20% of the local population as per the 2016 census—you will play a vital role in supporting and coordinating specialised services that outreach to Mungindi. These services include Child and Family Health, the Aboriginal and Maternal Infant Health Strategy, Diabetes Education, and visiting allied health services.
In this role, health promotion through referrals and community engagement will be essential. You'll have the flexibility to pursue your passions to meet the needs of the community, with ample opportunities for professional development, mentoring other nurses, and conducting education sessions. Additionally, you will collaborate with organisations such as Angel Flight, Mungindi Hospital, and Moree Health Services, ensuring the community has access to appropriate healthcare. This placement offers a rewarding experience to make a tangible difference in the lives of the people in Mungindi.
About You

• We are looking for a proactive person who is constantly identifying gaps in the community and can work autonomously.
• You need to be skilled in wound care, chronic disease management, immunisation, and aged care coordination.
• You are interested in extensive educational opportunities and professional development.
• As a sole clinician, the role requires appropriate clinical and organisational skills to run a community clinic.

Where you'll be working

• “Moree, Mungindi and Boggabilla Community Health teams are a pleasure to work with. It is such a supportive and collaborative environment. We are so lucky to have such skilled and passionate staff in our communities.”- Lee, Health Service Manager
• You will be based at Mungindi, in the same office as the previous Community Nurse which gives you access to her wealth of knowledge right at your fingertips! Visiting clinicians also work out of Mungindi frequently.
• You will start in Moree to learn the systems, meet the team, and feel confident to work as a sole practitioner. At times you will be required to work onsite in Moree.
• Mungindi Community Health sits under the umbrella of Moree Community Health which provides management and support of a wider community nursing and multidisciplinary team.
• You will have the option to attend any training days in Moree with the wider team and potential opportunities to educate other clinicians.

About Mungindi

• Mungindi is the only town in Australia where the name is the same on both sides of the border although it has a New South Wales postcode. During daylight savings, this means the town has two different time zones.
• Mungindi is located about an hour and a half from Moree.
• Mungindi offers a simplistic lifestyle, with starkly beautiful landscapes that are perfect for the outdoors adventurer.
• With a population of approximately 700 people, Mungindi is a close-knit community town that produces wheat, cotton, sheep, and beef cattle for local, national and international markets.
• A town with many community clubs including sporting, fishing, golf days, show committees and the progress association.
• Fiona describes Mungindi as “the community that gives back to you as much as you put into it.”

Benefits

• Receive the Rural Health Incentives (See Below)
• Non-Shift based role - NO late shifts, NO weekends.
• Scholarships are available for additional studies.
• Cost of short-term accommodation for up to 12 months
• This role offers you the flexibility to follow your nursing passion, specialise in your interests and upskill.
• Extensive Support is offered by Management, the previous Clinician, and the wider community.
• As you provide care for families throughout their lifecycle, such as for their baby's immunisation through to medical care for kids in school you will form close relationships with the community and make a real difference in their lives.
• Four weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees)
• Superannuation contributions 11.5%
• A tight-knit community that welcomes you to town.
• Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal and entertainment + Novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:

• Attraction incentive payment paid as either a CASH BONUS up front or a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary of up to $20,000 in total for the first 12 months
• Retention incentive of up to $10,000 thereafter annually
• PLUS 12 months accommodation assistance (e.g. rent payments, payments for commercial accommodation)
• PLUS Relocation benefits (e.g. expenses incurred due to relocation such as leave for moving, travel to look at potential accommodation, removal and storage costs, transactional and incidental costs due to the sale and purchase of a home, plus more!)
• PLUS Family Travel Assistance (e.g. reimbursement of a return economy airfare to and from the nearest capital city for a family member that is usually part of your household per year)

• All payments and reimbursements made to part-time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.

• Please note – the option of receiving a rural health incentive as an upfront cash bonus only applies to approved MM6 and MM7 locations.

Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:

• Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
• Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
• Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
• Return airfare to and from your home base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends
• Reimbursement of utilities
• Study Assistance (up to 4 hours a week plus additional study leave for block attendance)
• Transfer incentives after 3 years of continuous service, either return to a substantive position or a priority transfer to another rural location (**Mo H approval required**)

**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.
***Transferring of incentive packages will depend on the location, position, and time served by the health worker in their current position. Eligibility to transfer existing incentive packages will be determined and approved by the health organisation. Health workers who are receiving incentive packages and are changing or moving positions should discuss the impacts with their manager or local Workforce Rural Health Incentive Team via HNELHD-Rural Incentives@health.nsw.gov.au to discuss your eligibility prior to applying if you are already receiving an incentive package.

Requirements

• Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
• Highly motivated and able to work autonomously with appropriate knowledge and skills to assess and escalate care needs.
• Ability to work with and coordinate outreach and specialist services.
• Registered Nurse Immuniser – must be willing to obtain within first 6 months of employment and undertake regular updates and maintenance of qualification. Immunisation of all ages, following NSW vaccination program with focus on NSW childhood immunisation schedule, dedicated to promotion and
• follow-up of overdue immunisations. Coordinate school immunisation program for local community and assist with Moree and Boggabilla vaccination programs.
• Willing to upskill and undertake further education to ensure appropriate knowledge and skill to provide ongoing care for community members across the lifespan.
• Passionate and committed to excellence, every patient, every time.

Additional Information

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full-time and temporary part-time vacancies.
• Job share / part-time arrangements will be considered.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

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 Lee Clissold on Lee.Clissold@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3v L5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealth Stepping Up.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
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