October 25, 2024

Southern NSW Local Health District

OTHER & FULL TIME

Wellbeing and Health In-Reach Co-Ordinator - Site negotiable - Queanbeyan and Narooma - Incentives Offered

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: The base schools in Queanbeyan and Narooma
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $109945.46 - $113556.22 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ529396

Applications Close: 5 November 2024
Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $5000

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the Southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We are Southern

At Southern NSW 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.

The Welcome Experience
We know how incredible a life and career in regional NSW can be and we want to make that possibility easier for essential workers and their families who are considering making the move. Whether it’s just an initial enquiry, or you’re ready to pack your bags, The Welcome Experience can provide local advice on what life is like in regional NSW. Workers will be provided with concierge-like service and information tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family A team member from the NSW Government - Department of Regional NSW called a Local Connector will discuss the concerns, questions and needs of each individual and connect them with the right people and services, to ensure their move and transition into the community is as easy as possible.

To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Regional NSW click here The Welcome Experience. and register your details via The Welcome Experience registration.

What we offer:

Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
Corporate Health and Fitness program
11% Superannuation on top of your gross income
Annual Leave Loading

Where you'll be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city, enviable lifestyles and affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. Canberra or Sydney is just a short drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of a big city. Connect easily and quickly with the world through the Canberra International Airport, or Sydney domestic and International Airport with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District

What you'll be doing
The Wellbeing Health In-reach Nurse Coordinator (WHIN), facilitates identification and coordination of the response to health, wellbeing and social needs of school-aged children and young people. This role works across community settings and is based in schools across three to four schools in the local region. The WHIN Nurse works in an early intervention, case management and coordination model in partnership with Health and Education, and will support the implementation and evaluation of this project until June 2024.

Selection Criteria

Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and relevant post-registration qualifications in the speciality field (child and family health, youth health, counselling/psychosocial care) with a minimum of three years' experience working in the clinical speciality OR current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and a minimum of three years’ experience working in the clinical speciality with a commitment to completing post-registration qualifications in the speciality field (child and family health, youth health, counselling/psychosocial acre) within two years of employment.

Demonstrated competency and knowledge of the complexities and challenges involved in providing nursing care in the context of a child and family health and Youth based care team.

Demonstrated ability to exercise extended autonomy in clinical decision making capabilities and leadership in the development of nursing specialty practice advancement.

Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology, written and verbal means and advanced interpersonal skills with the capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement individualised person and family-centred care at an extended role level within a child and family health, youth health or psychosocial focussed service model, with a commitment to quality improvement.

Demonstrated ability to supervise, delegate, and negotiate with professionals across health, education and community services to deliver quality health care with a willingness to show leadership and embrace change in the coordination and delivery of care

Evidence of participation in own professional development, a commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, willingness to apply and share professional expertise as a resource person and mentor others within the speciality.

Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au|

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 Gretchen Buck on 0408 405 162 or Gretchen.Buck@health.nsw.gov.au

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