Aboriginal Chronic Care Program, Integrated Care Services – Wellington Correctional Centre
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Enrolled Nurse
Remuneration: $32.52 – $34.60 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ508807
This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977
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This role may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme. As an important member of a local community, you will gain life experiences and receive additional incentives. Apply today!
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package* with the following:
- Attraction incentive: a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000.
- Retention incentive: up to $5,000 thereafter annually.
- PLUS 3 months’ accommodation assistance (e.g., rent payments, mortgage re-payments, commercial accommodation payments, etc.)
* Payments and reimbursements made to part-time employees are on a pro-rata basis.
Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it’s needed most!
If you’re passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.
Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.
The Role
The Enrolled Nurse, Aboriginal Chronic Care Program provides flexible, holistic and culturally sensitive health services to Aboriginal clients with chronic health conditions across Wellington Correctional Centre, to achieve better health outcomes and better access to health services for Aboriginal people.
The Enrolled Nurse, Aboriginal Chronic Care Program will provide a range of direct clinical services as defined by the agreed Scope of Practice and primary healthcare functions within Wellington Correctional Centre. This includes liaison with relevant community groups, health professionals, Corrective Services NSW and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations.
Salary & Benefits
Your hourly rate of $32.52 – $34.60 (+ super and leave loading) is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:
- Additional allowances
- Access to salary packaging benefits
- A fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
- Free onsite parking to minimise your commute time
- Fantastic training & education opportunities available
Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the below targeted questions:
- Describe how you advocate for Aboriginal patients and their families when connecting them with health providers to ensure they receive the right care and in a timely manner.
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 Lyndall Baum on Lyndall.Baum@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday, 18th of August – 11:59pm
