Join a diverse team in Taree where you’ll enhance patient care across the Acute to Aged Related Care Service, while enjoying the scenic beauty of the Manning Valley. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde 2 Remuneration: $105,416.36 - $116,963.48 11.5% Super Salary Packaging Location: Manning Hospital, Taree Requisition ID: REQ563036 Applications Close: Saturday, 29th March 2025. At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months PLUS up to $5,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. Varied responsibilities, providing opportunities for growth through ever-changing daily tasks. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families. Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero. Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals. MidCoast Community Connector: communityconnector.com.au. Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Work-Life balance 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family About the role: The preferred candidate will be responsible for coordinating the timely care of our patients, predominately into aged care. You will be providing advice to patients and their families on ACAT assessments and what that means in relation to their care. Relationships are key in this position – you will be the go-to between the hospital and our local nursing homes, so creating and solidifying these connections is pivotal to providing effective care for our patients. You won’t be working alone. You’ll be working closely with the Nursing Unit Managers and Care Coordinators, and will be under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Nursing. To support your career goals, professional development opportunities will be offered to the preferred candidate. Where you’ll be working: Taree, a charming town nestled on the banks of the Manning River, is the vibrant heart of the Manning Valley. It offers an ideal base for exploring the region’s stunning national parks and picturesque beaches along the Barrington Coast. Conveniently located just two hours north of Newcastle and one hour south of Port Macquarie, Taree provides easy access to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes in New South Wales. As the ideal candidate, you will: Have strong communication skills, both written and verbal Be able to build and maintain networks within the organisation and local community. Bring a proactive approach to the role, helping to identify potential gaps in our processes and create efficiencies accordingly. Requirements: Registered Nurse with current Authority to Practice with AHPRA Additional Information: Based on a minimum 18-month commitment to the position. All payments made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis. Check your eligibility here - Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme. If you would like to discuss your eligibility or current circumstances further, please contact HNELHD-RuralIncentiveshealth.nsw.gov.au An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part-time vacancies. 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 Darren Figallo at Darren.Figallohealth.nsw.gov.au. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.