We are seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team of to provide support to clients living with Dementia in the community.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2023
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $33.13 - $46.51 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ300546

Registered Nurse - Dementia Advisory Service
Wallsend Campus

About the role:
This position will see you working as part of our Dementia Advisory Service operating out of Wallsend Campus. You will be supporting carers of people living with dementia by providing individual counselling and running various educational programs. This position will be responsible for working collaboratively with Aged Care Services, the Community Dementia program, Geriatricians, GPs and Support Services in the local region. Upon commencement you will be provided with an extensive orientation and will receive ongoing support.

About you:
The successful applicant will be a motivated, hardworking professional who is passionate about working with clients living with dementia. You will be experienced in caring for the client living with dementia, possess great communication and problem solving skills. Your advanced computer literacy will be key for writing care plans and reports.

What we can offer you:
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• 4 weeks annual leave each year (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Superannuation contributions
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Please attach evidence of qualifications/registrations/license required for this position, as outlined in the position description, as part of your online application.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be: an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia.
If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

All NSW Health workers are required to have received two doses or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy

Selection Criteria
Please address the selection criteria for this position as thoroughly as possible so your application can be considered for the role. For assistance with selection criteria, please visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Candidates will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria for this position. Please ensure you read the position description (link in advertisement below) prior to submitting an application. Candidates invited to interview will need to bring originals of qualifications or licenses required for the position for sighting by the panel.

Salary Packaging
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health staff. You can potentially salary package a range of your personal expenses including but not limited to novated motor vehicle lease, relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more information by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via email at nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or on 1300 40 25 23.

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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 Suzanne Johnson on Suzanne.Johnson2@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 28 June 2022