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Living and working in healthcare jobs in Lismore and Far North Coast NSW
Lismore is located in the heart of the Northern Rivers region, defined by Clarence, Richmond and Tweed Rivers, of NSW, Australia. The city offers alternative lifestyle opportunities of breathtaking outdoors, beaches and waterways, a creative social environment and pleasant climate. Once part of the rainforest called ‘The Big Scrub’, Lismore and the surrounding areas with their fertile hinterlands have pristine reserves and parks that attract the retired and the young, alike.
Lismore is the main population centre in the region, with an estimated population of 29,413. The area has been identified as one of the greatest areas of growth for an ageing community. Health planners have implemented a series of projects and plans for residential and aged care, like ‘Hospital at Home’, that cater to this demographic.
Population growth is the single most significant driver of demand for infrastructure like housing, roads, schools and hospitals, establishment of industry and natural-resource endowments and is bringing in investment. This in turn is encouraging employment in the region. The area is experiencing accelerated growth in retail, tourism, construction and hospitality. Employment in health care and social assistance is generating over 14,773 jobs, of which 4000 jobs are in Lismore. New trades are emerging, particularly in horticultural products, timber processing, wood and aquaculture areas.
Lismore is home to the agricultural supply and dairy brand champion Norco Co-operative. The main campus of Southern Cross University is located here. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in various disciplines including humanities, social sciences, business, health and human sciences.
Healthcare Jobs and Medical Careers in Lismore and Far North Coast NSW
The Primary Health Network (PHN) area is North Coast NSW with Lismore Hospital as a large regional hospital serving the community. Lismore City Council has worked closely with the Northern NSW Local Health District and St Vincents Private Hospital, to create workable health solutions. Plans are to co-locate health services near hospitals, and enable housing for health workers and visiting health professionals.
Lismore is located on the Bruxner Highway, and is a two-and-a-half-hour drive from Brisbane and nine hour from Sydney. CountryLink train services are available from Sydney to Casino with an option to change over from Casino to reach Lismore by bus.
There are over 63.4% home owners across the Far North Coast region. In Lismore, median weekly rent of $195 and median house price of $296,500, are indicative of highly affordable housing. The Council is continually striving to support new housing, rezoning land development and facilitating partnerships with developers to maintain this status.
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