We are seeking an
enthusiastic Clinical Nurse with experience working within a
Multipurpose Service to join our team in Norseman.
While we aim to fill this
vacancy permanently, a fixed-term contract will be considered if
required, with the possibility of extension(s)
and/permanency.
In this pivotal role, you will be
responsible for planning, performing, and evaluating patient care,
while promoting best practice across all areas. You will manage a
patient caseload, oversee nursing care delivery by personnel, and
act as a crucial resource for your colleagues. Additionally, you
will participate in discharge planning and community health
services, contributing to the overall well-being of patients and
families.
The ideal candidate will
possess:
- Extensive post-registration nursing experience
- Strong leadership and management skills, including the
ability to plan and facilitate the management of a
ward/unit/emergency department
- Well-developed communication abilities and knowledge of
performance management
- Current knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory
requirements, such as Equal Opportunity and Occupational Safety
& Health
- A current C or C-A class driver’s licence (essential)
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or substantial progress
towards them (desirable)
- Demonstrated teaching skills and a willingness to promote
hospital services in the rural community (desirable)
Key responsibilities of the
role involve:
- Directing nursing care to ensure adherence to hospital
policies
- Managing a patient caseload while providing triage and
trauma assessment
- Participating in quality management programmes in
conjunction with the Director of Nursing
- Facilitating the education and professional development of
nursing staff
- Collaborating with the Director of Nursing to uphold high
standards of nursing practice
The Western Australian Country
Health Service is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to
rural communities. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, respect, and
a commitment to professional development, ensuring that our staff
can deliver the best care possible.
If you are dedicated to providing
integrated health care to remote communities and are ready to take
the next step in your nursing career, we would love to hear from
you!
Norseman is the
southern gateway to Western Australia. It marks the end of the epic
Eyre Highway that spans 1,675 kilometres across the Nullarbor Plain
- the largest limestone karst landscape on Earth. The area is
extremely popular among four-wheel drive enthusiasts keen to
explore the Nullarbor Plain, untouched temperate woodlands, rugged
granite outcrops, ancient salt lakes, stunning displays of Western
Australian wildflowers and practice your swing on the longest golf
course on the planet - Nullarbor Links.
Services provided
include:
- 24-hour Emergency Department
- Acute admission beds
- Residential aged care
- Respite beds
- X-ray (emergency on-call)
- GP clinic
- Home and community care services (CHSP, formerly HACC)
- Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT)
- Visiting services: Podiatry and Psychology
To learn more about the role,
please refer to the attached Job Description Form and
contact Arnie de Haas on 08
9039 9200 or Arnie.deHaas@health.wa.gov.au.
Area Profile
The Goldfields region of the WA
Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of
Western Australia. The region is located in the south eastern
corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including
offshore islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields
consists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie &
Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton,
Leonora, and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich region
with a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across the
region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal
population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population,
with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal – this
in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent. The region
supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture,
aquaculture, and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the
central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established
agricultural sector in the south.
What We Offer:
The Western Australian Country
Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an
amazing range of benefits:
- Paid Study Leave
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including
mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment
- Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax
vehicle expenses
- Flexible working and leave arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities
- 12% Superannuation Guarantee
How to Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following
information as part of your application:
- A detailed CV that clearly shows how you meet the essential
criteria listed on the job description form.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more
than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional
referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent
supervisor or manager.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached 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).
Application
Instructions
Applicants are advised to write a
statement addressing the selection criteria on the attached JDF and
provide a detailed resume and cover letter which summarises your
experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
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.
If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.
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 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.
Australian citizenship or permanent
residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be
considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS
WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
