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Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
Ever considered a career in the country? The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to support new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles. It is available to new and existing nurses working full-time, part-time on fixed-term and permanent contracts across 76 select sites. Eligible nurses and midwives may receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12-months.
About Us
The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.
About the REGION
Working with WA Country Health Service - Goldfields
Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA
Find out more about living in the costal town of Esperance at - Esperance - Destination - Tourism Western Australia
About the OPPORTUNITY
This is a Recruitment Pool for a Fixed Term Full Time appointment(s) until 01/08/2024, with the possibility of extension(s).
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 31/01/2024.
This is an exciting opportunity where you will be responsible for the assessment of nursing and implementation of high quality customer focused perioperative care in the operating theatres and the recovery room.
The Operating Suite comprises of 2 theatres. There are 5 GP surgeons. Visiting surgical specialties include Ophthalmology, gynaecology, orthopaedics, general surgeon, urology, ear-nose-throat and gastroenterology.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Anne Little on 08 9079 8069
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated competence in planning, coordination and decision making in the management of patients, within the relevant practice setting.
- Demonstrated recent appropriate acute experience in the peri-operative field as a Registered Nurse.
- Demonstrated incorporation of quality and risk management within Theatre.
Why work for us: In addition to the opportunity to make a direct and positive contribution to the community, you will work in a collaborative and caring work environment and you will enjoy an amazing range of benefits.
- 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
- District Allowance – region specific
- Subsidised Accommodation (subject to availability)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
Application Instructions
Applicants are advised to provide:
- A comprehensive CV clearly listing your professional achievements with the names and email addresses of two (2) professional referees (one of your referees should be your current supervisor or manager)
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and abilities as they relate to the position and what you will bring to the role.
- A written statement addressing the work-related selection criteria, this can be found in the attached JDF
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.
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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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
