About the role
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Rural nursing is nurse-led care, so nurses are a key part of the decision-making process for client care and have more influence on healthcare delivery.
Rural nurses are called on to respond to a broader range of emergency and health needs, hence are encouraged and supported to develop skills to work the top of their scope of practice, experiencing far greater autonomy than in larger hospitals.
Rural nursing is extremely rewarding as you build personal relationships with patients and are responsible for holistic care, taking care from start to finish - patients do not get swept away to a specialist ward as occurs in a referral hospital.
By directly influencing care across the lifespan and health continuum of their community rural nurses are respected and valued members of their hometowns.
Is rural nursing in WNSWLHD for you?
Every day is different and you use ALL your skills
Enjoy a diverse and interesting career where you are rapidly accelerated to the top of your scope of practice.
Be respected, trusted and sought for advice
Working with greater autonomy and responsibility, you will have a much greater influence on healthcare delivery.
Accelerate your career
Leadership development opportunities are presented to you much earlier in your career.
A professional network you can rely on 24/7
You will have a network of multidisciplinary clinicians from both small and large hospitals, who you can call on to support you 24/7 utilising a world leading telehealth infrastructure
A rewarding workplace that is not always 100% full on for 100% of the time
Working at a less hectic pace where you have time to holistically care for your clients but still have the adrenaline rush from all hands on deck with an emergency presentation – plus no commuting time!
Being recognised as an integral part of people’s lives
Building strong relationships with patients, families, and colleagues who show gratitude to you every day. You become an integral part of people's lives and make a significant impact on the health of the community.
Join a vibrant community with lots of leisure options
Being a part of a close knit community who looks after each other and is very social with team sports, interest groups, bush events like picnic races and concerts and some of the most offers breathtaking natural landscapes, scenic beauty to explore
Learn about and make a difference to the health of the world’s oldest continuous culture
Living and working on the lands of the world’s oldest continuous culture, you get to make a difference to the health of Indigenous Australians, who are often vulnerable with significant health challenges.
Where you’ll be working:
Walgett is located on the Namoi River near its junction with the Barwon River in northern New South Wales, 280 kilometers north of Dubbo, home to the famous Taronga Western Plains Zoo.
Walgett Multipurpose Service (MPS) was included in the State’s MPS Redevelopment Program and a brand new 24-hour Emergency Department was opened in 2016. The MPS also has residential aged care, outpatient services including renal dialysis and a range of primary and community health services.
Walgett has an older than state average population and a higher than the state average Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population making it an interesting and unique place to work.
Some of the benefits of working with usinclude:
·Genuine support in an inclusive, compassionate and caring team environment.
·Interesting and challenging work that will bring your purpose to life, broaden your scope and fast track your career.
·Greater autonomy and responsibility to reach your full potential.
·Opportunities to make an impact and shape the future of rural health through involvement in projects, innovations and research.
·Opportunities for learning and development, including access to a mentoring program and in-house training with our Organisational Development Unit and eLearning system.
Watch our video to find out what living your best life can look like in the Western NSW Local Health District.
Applications will close 19 February 2024 – 11:59pm.
COVID-19 Response :
All NSW Health workers are required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful for this role or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. Talent Pool If we identify a surplus of suitable candidates for this role, you may also be invited to an eligibility list where you could be offered an alternative position per the relevant Award.