Critical Care Outreach Team
Far West Local Health District (View other jobs from this organisation)
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Critical Care Outreach Team
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
Remuneration: $55.44 - $57.27 per hour + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Location: Broken Hill NSW
Requisition ID: REQ540637
About the Opportunity
- 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
- 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
What's on Offer
- 1 week extra paid annual leave every year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!)
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Remote Area Housing Assistance Benefits
- Special rates at local gyms
- Employee Meal & Entertainment Card
- 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.
How to apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible
- Current nursing/midwifery registration with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Minimum of three (3) years post graduate experience in adult critical care with relevant tertiary qualification in Critical Care or working towards same.
- 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.
- 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.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, excellent written, verbal communication skills and ability to negotiate resolutions and resolve conflict.
- Proven ability to implement changes and develop direction in clinical practice through planning quality and quality management.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, present and evaluate education, clinical procedures and policies to staff and the community.
- Currently certificate in Adult Advance Life Support.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
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 Julie Butterworth on Julie.Butterworth@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 07 January 2025
Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health.
If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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.
#RuralHealthIncentives
Job Summary
- Closing Date:
- 07 Jan 2025
- Location:
- NSW - Broken Hill
- Salary:
- $113243.15 - $116963.48
- Work Type:
- Contract/Temp
- Category:
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Education/Training
Nursing
Nursing - Midwife
Nursing - Registered
Public/Population Health
Trauma/Emergency/Critical Care