This is a unique opportunity to step into a newly established Nurse Practitioner – Palliative Care position and play an important role in shaping the future of palliative care across the Pilbara. Based at Hedland Health Campus and working as part of the Regional Palliative Care Service, you will bring your advanced clinical expertise and leadership to support patients and their families through some of the most important and sensitive stages of care, while helping to strengthen and develop palliative care services across the region.

About the Opportunity

This is a Fixed Term Part Time appointment at 0.8 FTE (64 hours per fortnight), with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

As the Nurse Practitioner – Palliative Care, you will provide advanced, autonomous clinical care to patients with complex and life-limiting conditions. Working within your scope of practice, you will undertake comprehensive patient assessment and diagnosis, prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic investigations, initiate and modify treatment plans, and coordinate referrals to support holistic, person-centred care. You will work closely with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams to ensure care is responsive, coordinated and evidence based.

Beyond direct clinical care, you will provide senior clinical leadership, consultancy, education and mentoring across the service, while building strong partnerships with health professionals and other service providers. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the Nurse Practitioner service through evidence-based practice, quality improvement, research and service evaluation, helping to strengthen and continually improve palliative care delivery across the region.

For further information about the role, please contact Bridie Costelloe on 08 9144 7953 or Bridie.Costelloe@health.wa.gov.au

About you

You are an experienced and highly skilled Nurse Practitioner who brings advanced clinical expertise, strong leadership and a commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based and person-centred care. You work confidently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and are motivated to influence service improvement and contemporary clinical practice.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse with endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Extensive clinical and professional experience, with expert knowledge and competence in your specialty area and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic clinical environment.
• Well-developed leadership, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• A strong commitment to continuous quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, research and evidence-based practice, including the ability to support positive organisational and clinical change.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant policy, legislative and regulatory requirements affecting contemporary health service delivery.
• A relevant postgraduate or higher qualification and knowledge of the state and national health policy environment would be highly regarded.

Why choose WACHS Pilbara?

Financial & lifestyle benefits:

• Competitive salary + 12% super
• Attractive regional allowances including:
• WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program 
• Additional North West paid leave
• District Allowance
•  Annual travel subsidy to connect to home
• Generous Salary Packaging benefits:
• Up to $11,660 per annum on mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses, meals, entertainment and holiday accommodation
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars on a car and associated expenses
• Subsidies including air-conditioning support
• Ongoing professional development and study support

Regional Profile

The Pilbara is WA’s second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory border to the east. The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the Pilbara’s southern reaches border the Midwest and Goldfields regions. The region covers a total area of 507,896sq km (including offshore islands). Most of the inhabitants are located in the western third, whereas the eastern third is largely desert with few inhabitants. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to the State, providing 2 of the State’s largest export revenue earners – iron ore and liquefied natural gas.

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 

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).

Diversity Statement

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.

Subsequent Vacancies

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

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.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

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

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED