Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.

We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Nurses or Nurse Managers to join Residential Care Line to provide high quality outreach visiting services to patients in residential aged care facilities, in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

What is our Clinical Nurse Manager - Residential Care role?

The Residential Care Line Service based in Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH), is Western Australia’s only State-wide, Nurse Practitioner led outreach service providing support to residential aged care staff to provide care in place.

Our passionate team of nurses work collaboratively with residential aged care home (RACH) staff and practitioners, providing clinical excellence, expert knowledge and education to empower RACH staff to improve the quality-of-life of older people living in residential care, supporting their choice to receive care in their ‘own home’.

We are seeking enthusiastic and innovative Nurses from primary care or hospital settings with aged care expertise to join our team as leaders, responsible for providing:

• Expert aged care clinical consultation, and advice to staff working in residential aged care, through on-site visits, phone or via telehealth.
• Education and mentorship aimed at up-skilling and empowering staff:
• working in the residential aged care setting in Western Australia and
• Residential Care Line Service team members.
• Advanced clinical leadership in line with organisational core values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity; acts as a role model, providing leadership, support, team building and change management through respect, recognition, and collaboration.

Applicants will be required to support a roster that operates from 0800- 1800 Monday - Sunday.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture 

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Roz Farley on 0424 188 697 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.  

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact HSS Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria as outlined in the JDF in no more than 2-3 pages.
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.

Eligibility to Apply: To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

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.

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 or the wider public 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 twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.