Enrolled Nurse - Level 3 Advancement - NCN Health (Internal Only)

Position:       Enrolled Nurse - Level 3 Advancement (Internal Applicants Only)

Location:      Across NCN

Status: Permanent Part Time or Full Time (Part Time contract to be 0.6 EFT or greater)

Salary/ Hourly rate:   $35.9150 to $39.7947 dependent on contract hours, qualifications and experience plus 11.5% superannuation

 About the Role:

NCN Health have an exciting opportunity for current Enrolled Nurse Level 2 to advance to Enrolled Nurse Level 3 within our teams in NCN Health.

The Enrolled Nurse Level 3 (Advanced EN) classification is a clinical role that includes advanced skills and/or additional responsibilities under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or area manager as defined in the Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2020-2024. Progression to the EN Level 3 Advanced role is attained via application, after successfully meeting the EN3 Advancement criteria and four of the ten advanced EN3 competency standards which may include.

• Contribution to the education of new graduate Enrolled Nurses and/or Trainee Enrolled Nurses
• Involvement in committees and working parties within and/or beyond the work area
• Assistance to coordinate and delegated activities of other ENs under the guidance and direction of the RN or area manager
• Performing as a resource for others
• Contribution to quality improvement
• Practices using specialised or advanced knowledge and skills in a clinical area within the EN scope of practice
• Modifying practice to accommodate patient/health care needs of individuals and groups in different environments
• Undertakes an additional responsibility either individually or as part of a clinical/quality team
• Is able to discuss the implications of Acts and legislation governing practice
• Team leadership and decision making

What we are looking for:

• Vaccination against Covid-19 is a mandatory requirement
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an Enrolled Nurse
• Successfully meets the criteria for EN Level 3 Advanced EN classification (In accordance with the Nurses and Midwives EA)

To meet the advancement criteria, an EN is to meet both eligibility criteria as follows:

• Can provide evidence of achievement of four out of the ten Advanced EN Level 3 Competency Standards, (as set out in the Information Pack) AND

Either

• Complete a minimum of four years post registration experience as an Enrolled Nurse

Or

• Complete a post registration qualification (of at least 6 months or 220 hours duration), a component of which is relevant to the role.

What we can offer you:

• Salary Packaging
• Professional Development and Study Leave
• Social Club
• Free parking
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Health and Wellbeing Programs
• NCN Health uniform provided

About NCN Health:

NCN Health is an amalgamated rural health service caring for diverse rural communities across the Moira Shire, with approximately 18,000 people in our community, which includes Nathalia, Cobram , Numurkah and surrounding communities.

NCN Health upholds our three core values of Respect, Accountability and Partnership. Our purpose is to build healthy communities together, and our promise is to work together to provide safe, high-quality care that improves the health and wellbeing of the diverse communities we live in.

Mandatory Screening Checks:

All appointments at NCN Health are subject to a current Employee Working with Children Check and a National Police Check issued within the last 6 months. Some positions may require a NDIS Worker Screening Clearance. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.

A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Enquiries:

Relevant Nurse Unit Manager to your main department

For further information please see position description and submit response to the Key Selection Criteria for your application to be considered.

Please see attached application process package

Closing Date:

Tuesday 24th September 2024 at 11:59pm

As an inclusive employer, NCN Health is committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce. We encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people, and people with lived experience of disability.

As a Child Safe organisation, NCN Health promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.

NCN Health's ongoing commitment to our employees, volunteers and community is to prioritise the wellbeing and safety of those who have or are experiencing family violence through our workplace support programs. We have zero tolerance to Occupational Violence and Aggression and zero tolerance to Bullying and Harassment.

NCN Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.