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: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $113,243.15 - $116,963.48 + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ599816
Location: Broken Hill NSW

• Great opportunity to join a supportive team and where you can make a real impact in providing the best patient experience.
• Only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need on your doorstep

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! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.

About the Opportunity

Provide expert knowledge and skills in the detection, management and evaluation of care of the previously, potentially or actual critically ill patient in the general ward and critical care areas

• Senior Clinical role in the Critical Care Outreach Team Service which allows diversity to action change whilst also being involved in patient centred care
• Provide expert knowledge & skills in the detection, management and evaluation of care of the previously, potentially or actual critically ill patient in the general ward and critical care areas
• Be instrumental in clinical audits and reviews that guide changes in practice
• Utilise critical thinking & patient assessment to formulate plans of care with Senior Medical team & Nursing staff

What is on offer

• 1 week extra paid annual leave every year
• Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment.
• Novated leasing
• Remote Area Housing Benefit
• Fitness passport
• Isolation & climate allowance
• Support through advanced education & training
• A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing

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. 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.

About Broken Hill

A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.

With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast-food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible:

1. Current nursing/midwifery registration with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
2. Minimum of three (3) years post graduate experience in adult critical care with relevant tertiary qualification in Critical Care or working towards same.
3. Proven ability to effectively function as a part of a team, create and maintain a positive workplace culture and articulate and achieve a vision for nursing services in the critical care environment.
4. Demonstrated application of sound and contemporary knowledge of nursing practice issues in the critical care environment and in the recognition and management of deteriorating patients.
5. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, excellent written, verbal communication skills and ability to negotiate resolutions and resolve conflict.
6. Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice through planning quality and quality management.
7. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, present and evaluate education, clinical procedures and policies to staff and the community.
8. Currently certificate in Adult Advance Life Support.