Please note the closing date to submit applications for this vacancy has been extended.
This is an open-ended Recruitment Pool for suitably qualified Registered Nurses 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 14/10/2024.
About the Opportunity
Can we interest you in:
- an opportunity to develop your nursing career in collaborative team environments where your contributions are recognised and appreciated by others?
- to positively impact on health outcomes for rural communities where you can get to know your patients and residents and see the end result of the services and care you provide?
- the benefits of a rural lifestyle whilst still having access to the options of a city within reasonable travelling time?
Position information
We have a range of career and supported development opportunities are available for Registered Nurses within the Western Australia Country Health Service (WACHS) Wheatbelt region.
We currently have positions available for AHPRA Registered Nurses in the following areas:
- multi-purpose health services which include emergency, general and residential aged care
- emergency department, medical/surgical wards and operating theatres. learning & development, chemotherapy & renal services
- residential aged care
For full key duties/responsibilities and work-related requirements please see the attached Job Description Form and the Employment Statement and Conditions.
For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact our Nursing Workforce team on (08) 9081 3393 or via email on NMWorkforce.WB@health.wa.gov.au
The Wheatbelt health region surrounds the east, north and southern boundaries of the metropolitan region. Further information is available at WACHS - Wheatbelt Health Services.
Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA
Working with WA Country Health Service - Wheatbelt
Employee Benefits
In addition to the relevant salary our employees enjoy additional benefits which may also include:
- A relocation incentive of up to $10,000 may be able to be claimed for experienced internationally based nurses who are appointed to permanent and fixed term contracts of up to 12 months subject to meeting the relevant requirements.
- A relocation incentive of up to $8000 may be able to be claimed for experienced interstate-based nurses who are appointed to permanent and fixed term contracts of up to 12 months subject to meeting the relevant requirements.
- 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangement;
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses.
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expense.
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Eligibility for some subsidised housing in accordance with the WACHS Staff Residential Accommodation Policy and the Home Ownership Subsidy Scheme (HOSS) subject to appropriate delegated approval.
How to apply
Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and uploading:
- a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position/s;
- a current and comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to the role; and
- the names and current contact details of two (2) nurse manager/supervisor referees from your current or recent employment
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during Western Australia business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED.
