Please note the closing date to submit applications for this vacancy has been extended.
Come for the adventure and stay for the people, the scenery and the sunsets – From the Bungle, Bungle Domes to Cathedral Gorge and just a short day trip to Kununurra, this is your opportunity to experience East Kimberley.
From cut fingers to intervention ventilation you will have unparalleled work variety and gain invaluable experience working in a supportive, inclusive environment that promotes career progression – you can even complete your triage competencies with us!
The Opportunity
We pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of service to our patients through professional and personalised care.
We are seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced Registered Nurses to provide nursing care for our patients and clinical supervision for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students within our team at Halls Creek Health Service.
This selection process will initially be used to fill other "similar" vacancies for appointment (permanent, fixed term, full-time or part time) with the possibility of extension for the next twelve (12) months.
The Job Description Form attached will provide a full statement of duties.
If you have any questions, regarding these positions, we encourage you to contact Charmaine Munro, Acting Director of Nursing on (08) 9168 9227 or email Charmaine.Munro@health.wa.gov.au
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
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Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Be eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Provide evidence of their Australian citizenship or permanent residency to be considered for permanent position in the WA public sector.
- All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including the booster vaccination when they are eligible) in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions(HWD) (or its replacement), COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, and the Booster Vaccination (Restriction on Access) Directions (no 2) (or its replacement) (BVD), unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWD and/or BVD.
- Undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checks; this may also include referees commenting on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
- Completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
How to apply
Read everything carefully. If you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity, we encourage you to apply online by clicking the ‘apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page and provide:
- A covering letter of no more than 2 pages that detail how you satisfy the following criteria within your scope of practice:
- Demonstrate competent nursing practice, within the relevant practice setting.
- Demonstrated competence in planning, coordination and decision making in the management of patients, within the relevant practice setting.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team leader and team member.
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager.
- A valid criminal records screening (valid for 12 months).
- Your current COVID-19 vaccination certificate.
Sponsorship: Successful applicants who do not have Australian citizenship or permanent residency may be eligible for Visa sponsorship. Please email WACHSNurses@health.wa.gov.au for further information.
Lodging your application
Applicants are requested to apply online.
Please note you must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used to communicate with you during the process.
As the lodgement is system generated, any submissions on, or after 4pm (Australian Western Standard Time) will not be accepted.
If you experience any difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
About WACHS
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Working with us will expose you to a range of career options along with living in vibrant country communities. There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Kimberley Region learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health here.
WACHS is committed to living our values of Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity as we strive to deliver and advance high quality care for country WA communities.
Commitment to Diversity
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, women, the LGBTQIA2 community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds.
