Clinical Nurse Specialist - McGrath Foundation

Salary: RN SRN Level 2 $110,522 p.a. pro rata
Location: Geraldton
Unit/Division: Midwest -> Nursing Services
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No: 00613315
Closing Date: 2018-04-16 4:00 PM
Attachments: - applicant information package (lattice version).pdf
- clinical nurse specialist - mcgrath foundation ch613315 srn level 2 february 2018.pdf
- wachs - r5 - application form - pdf.pdf

This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment until 30/06/2021 at 68.4 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Eligibility to Apply: Preference for appointment will be given to Australian Permanent Residents.

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Position Profile: In this role you will act as a Breast Cancer resource person for staff, patients and significant others throughout the region. This position provides clinical Breast Cancer nursing knowledge and case management within the WA Country Health Service region, demonstrates leadership and role modelling and promotes maintenance of clinical standard setting and monitoring, policy development and change management as required to improve the Breast Cancer patient’s management.


Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Lindsey Richmond on 08 9956 2407.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment Services on 1300 553 680 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.

Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. 

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT THEIR APPLICATION IS RECEIVED IN FULL USING ONE OF THE METHODS OUTLINED IN THE APPLICANT INFORMATION PACKAGE PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME (PLEASE NOTE: EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED).

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.