The closing date to submit applications for this recruitment pool has been amended.
A decision has been made to close applications for this recruitment pool. Applications must be submitted prior to 4:00pm 12/07/2023 to be considered.
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity to work in the beautiful Regions of Western Australia?
WA Country Health are excited to announce the establishment of this central pool supporting vacancies across the 7 regions.
You will be asked which region/s you are interested in applying for when you click the Apply button. Attached below is also a WACHS MAP of locations.
WACHS Map
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This is an open-ended Recruitment Pool for suitably experienced Patient Care Assistants covering:
Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
The following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process however applicants may be contacted to request additional information.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2023.
International applicants with suitable experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply and must include a copy of their current Visa with their application documents.
Position Profile: This pool is to recruit Patient Care Assistants (PCA) for a number of locations across Regional Western Australia.
The PCA is responsible for providing support to clinical staff (Doctors, Nursing Staff and Allied Health), by using a Ward based team approach in the provision of quality patient care and can be resourced to any area within the hospital to respond to operational requirements of the day.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Some locations have specific allowances and accommodation that may be available
- Generous Relocation Incentives for approved Interstate and International applicants is available as well as Visa Application support for International/Visa candidates
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide:
- A detailed CV and cover letter summarising your experience and suitability against the position requirements
- The names and contact details of two (2) recent professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager
- A copy of your current visa if non-resident.
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.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. 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.
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
About WACHS
WACHS is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
For Further Job Related Information
We encourage you to contact Edward Obi, Recruitment Consultant on 0472 612 508.
Please see the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for information about the position requirements.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
