Nsw Local Health District

Description:

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the Southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, o

• Flexible work arrangements
• Relocation assistance and short-term accommodation options considered
• Visa sponsorship for select roles
• Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
• Corporate Health and Fitness program
• 10.5% Superannuation on top of your gross income
• Annual Leave Loading

There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city, enviable lifestyles and affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. Canberra or Sydney is just a short drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of a big city. Connect easily and quickly with the world through the Canberra International Airport, or Sydney domestic and International Airport with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District

Provide clinical support to SNSW LHD staff working with clients and their families accessing the NDIS. Through staff training, capacity building and clinical decision support the incumbent will monitor and mitigate the impact of the NDIS on the health service.

• Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (Nursing, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist) or eligibility for membership with the peak professional association (Social Workers, Dietitian, Speech Pathologist).

• Relevant tertiary qualification in the Allied Health discipline OR relevant post registration qualifications in community nursing or disability related field with at least 3 years’ experience in the clinical area of community nursing.

• Demonstrated experience of high level effective negotiation and communication skills with senior personnel across hospital and health care settings.

• Previous leadership experience, including service change, quality improvement or project implementation with effective skills to support change management.

• Knowledge of NDIS and understanding of the range of SNSW LHD community health services provided.

• High level computer literacy including word, excel and SNSW LHD databases.

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, provide training, clinical support and escalate issues appropriately.

• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2022_030
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
All NSW Health Category A workers are required to have received at least three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. Category B positions must have atleast two doses and must also provide COVID-19 vaccination evidence if sucessful.