Build your nursing career where your contribution makes a real difference.

 WACHS is seeking Enrolled Nurses to join our regional nursing workforce, with current opportunities available across country WA. A significant number of these opportunities are located across the Wheatbelt, with roles also available across the South West, Great Southern, Goldfields and Kimberley regions.

In country WA, current Enrolled Nurse opportunities are largely based in multipurpose services and mental health inpatient settings, where you’ll support the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Whether you’re looking to build your experience, develop your skills, or enjoy a more balanced lifestyle, our regional communities offer meaningful work, professional development, and a strong sense of connection — both on and off the job.

How to Apply:

Apply online via WA Health Jobs http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/  

Your application should include:

• A current and detailed CV outlining your relevant nursing experience
• A maximum 200-word statement outlining your suitability for inclusion in the Enrolled Nurse recruitment pool, including: 
  • your motivation for working in country WA
  • Any skills, experience or attributes relevant to rural and regional healthcare settings
  • your preferred location (if applicable) WA Country Health Service - Google My Maps
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, with at least one being a current or recent supervisor

AHPRA Registration:
To be considered for this pool, applicants must be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants are encouraged to review the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website for information on qualification and registration requirements.

Where can a nursing career with WA Country Health Service take you?

Important information to note:

• This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent, Fixed Term, and Casual appointments at various hours, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
• Applications will be assessed on a regular basis throughout the life of the pool.
• Applications will undergo an initial assessment of qualifications, registration, experience and suitability for inclusion in the recruitment pool.
• Applicants assessed as suitable will be placed in a recruitment pool for current and future vacancies. Inclusion in the pool does not guarantee an offer of employment.
• When vacancies arise, further assessment may be undertaken to determine suitability for appointment, which may include interview, referee reports and/or other assessment methods.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/01/2027.

What we offer

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Generous incentives
  • WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
• Location specific benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave.
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
• Professional Development opportunities
• Continuous learning opportunities
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee
• WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
• As a WA Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

Applicants who commence employment at one of the endorsed sites before 1 August 2027 may be eligible for the Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program (2.0), subject to meeting the program's eligibility requirements. Eligible nurses and midwives employed on a fixed-term or permanent contract may receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service has a strong network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.

Regional Nursing and Midwifery teams are committed to the care of our patients and the improvement of the health of our community, acknowledging the challenges that remoteness and isolation bring.  The nurses across our regions are focused on the provision of excellence in person and family centred care and are proud of the contribution they make every day to patient experiences, collaborative partnerships with the multi-disciplinary teams and the functioning of our hospitals and services.  As practitioners, we value our workforce and are committed to creating opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, skills specialisation and career progression.

Our Directorate actively supports and encourages diversity and inclusion across all occupational groups through the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at accessing and improving employment and mentoring opportunities for all people. Our strategies are located at www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact the WACHS Talent Acquisition Team at wachs.recruitment@health.wa.gov.au.

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.  

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.

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.

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

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