NurseWest is looking
for experienced and passionate casual Enrolled Nurses. This
includes nurses all specialist groups including but not
limited to, Emergency, Theatre, Paediatrics and Mental
Health.
If you have the
availability to work a minimum of 100 hours over 6 months,
experience working in a variety of workplaces, flexible
rostering and are ready to take on a new challenge – then
we would like to hear from you.
About
NurseWest
Since 2003,
NurseWest has been providing a centrally coordinated
service to Western Australian public health services by
maintaining a pool of suitably qualified Enrolled Nurses,
Registered Nurses / Midwives and Assistants in Nursing
available to fill daily shift shortfalls and short-term
placements.
At HSS, we embrace
diversity and believe that our best services come from a
workplace where varied perspectives and experiences are
welcomed and encouraged. We are committed to creating an
equitable and diverse workforce and encourage applications
from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds, members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and
youth.
HSS is committed to
growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health
Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
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.
The
benefits
As a
casual employee with NurseWest you will have:
- Access to the
largest number of shifts available at metropolitan
public hospitals and health services.
- Opportunities to
be considered for short term placements at rural
locations for up to 12 weeks, which includes
accommodation and travel allowances.
- Access to
ongoing professional development facilitated by the
NurseWest education team.
- The opportunity
to accrue long service leave, if you work regularly and
systematically.
- 12% employer
contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice.
- Attractive
casual hourly pay rates, including penalties where
applicable.
- Support outside
of the NurseWest operating hours of 7:00 and
17:00
- Access to six
free and confidential counselling sessions from our
Employee Assistance Provider, PeopleSense.
Eligibility
For
an ongoing casual appointment with NurseWest, it is
essential that you are an Australian citizen or have
permanent residency status in Australia.
If
you are currently working and living in Australia under an
approved visa, you may be eligible for a casual appointment
on a fixed term contract that coincides with the conditions
of your visa.
To be
considered for this position, you must:
- Have
professional registration in the appropriate category
with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia.
- Be committed to
work a minimum 100 hours over a 6 month
period.
- Have a minimum
of 1 year clinical experience in the position you are
applying for.
For
the full scope of duties and expectations required of the
role, please refer to the job description form included
with the advert.
Are you
interested in joining NurseWest?
To be
considered for this position, you will need submit your
application online through the ‘apply for job’ button below
this advert.
As
you proceed through the application, you will be asked to
respond to the following questions, including:
- Information
about your AHPRA registration.
- Your commitment
to work the minimum expected hours.
- Whether you are
already employed with the WA Health system.
- Your
preferences, in terms of working metro or / and be
considered for rural placements.
Important
information about your application
For
your application to be accepted, you are required to
provide:
1.
Covering letter, outlining the following:
- Introduce
yourself to NurseWest.
- Why you are
interested in working for us.
2.
Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) detailing the
following:
- Your contact
details.
- Confirmation of
your AHPRA registration and classification.
- Qualifications
- Knowledge
- Relevant work
history / experience.
3.
Name and contact details of 2 referees who can attest to
your suitability of this role (one being a current
supervisor / line manager)
Please allow plenty
of time to submit your application, as late, emailed and
proforma applications will not be accepted. You must have a
current, valid email address to apply online and this email
address will be used by HSS to communicate with
you.
This
is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be
noted:
- The NurseWest
team will monitor this recruitment pool for
applications, assessments will be completed on a
regular basis.
- Suitability to
the pool will be based on your application, interview
and referee checks.
- Appointments may
be made from this pool until
12/10/2026.
For
further information about the selection process and
appointment, please refer to the NurseWest Applicant
Information Guide attached with this vacancy.
When
uploading your documents, ensure you have saved your
document as .doc, .xls, .pdf, .rtf or .ppt. Other formats
(such as .docx or .xlsx) cannot be accepted.
For further
recruitment or job related information
If
you require any further information or experience
difficulties in applying, please contact the NurseWest team
on 13 44 77 (options 2, then 3) or email hss.nursewestrecruitment@health.wa.gov.au
Thank
you for considering a role with HSS.
