This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 3 months with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Part Time hours may be considered.

About the Opportunity

Are you an experienced nursing leader with a passion for aged care and delivering exceptional outcomes for older people?

The Carnarvon Health Service is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager – Residential Aged Care to provide clinical leadership and operational management for the Carnarvon Residential Aged Care service. This influential role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe, efficient, and effective aged care services that support residents to achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Working closely with and reporting to the Coordinator of Nursing and Midwifery (CoNM), you will play a key role in developing and implementing service goals and priorities, whilst leading a dedicated team to deliver person-centred care in line with contemporary aged care standards and best practice.

As the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will oversee the effective management of human and material resources, drive quality and safety initiatives, and contribute to strong governance processes that support excellence in care delivery. You will also mentor, support, and performance develop nursing and support staff, fostering a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement and high-quality resident care.

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Smitty Dornan on 08 9941 0301.

Suitability Criteria:

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description

Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

1. Current registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a commitment to maintaining professional excellence through ongoing learning and development.
2. Strong clinical leadership experience with advanced nursing practice skills, including the ability to lead, support, develop and manage teams in diverse healthcare environments.
3. Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships, negotiate outcomes, and work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
4. Sound understanding of contemporary healthcare management and governance principles, including human resource management, quality improvement, risk management, and relevant legislative requirements relating to workplace safety, equal opportunity and service delivery.
5. Current C or C-A Class Driver's Licence and the ability to travel throughout the region, including undertaking overnight stays as required to support service delivery across remote communities.

Applicants are required to provide:

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria above, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

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.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

Application Instructions:  Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

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

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. 

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.

Area Profile: 

Carnarvon, WA, is a coastal town about 900 km north of Perth, nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Gascoyne River. Known as the food bowl of Western Australia for its tropical produce like bananas and mangoes. The town has a semi-arid climate, with warm winters and hot summers. Carnarvon is rich in Indigenous and maritime history, with attractions like the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Quobba Station, famous for its rugged coastline and blowholes, or venture inland to the Kennedy Range National Park for hiking and camping. The Coral Coast location also makes Carnarvon a gateway to Ningaloo Reef and nearby marine adventures. Carnarvon does offer world class surf at Redbluff and Tombstones -3 mile (just 2 hours away). And great fishing, Kite surfing and spearfishing.

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.

Other Conditions:  WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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 twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

 Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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