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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
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Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA
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About the OPPORTUNITY
This is a recruitment pool for a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Subsidised housing may be available for the suitable applicant
(subject to availability)
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team on the Mental Health Inpatient Unit at Kalgoorlie Health Campus.
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining professional standards of care and practice in the acute mental health inpatient service and coordination of mental health services within the inpatient unit. You will also be responsible for the management of human and physical resources within the inpatient unit and promotion of efficient and effective quality service delivery.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Donnie Martin on 08 9080 6200
About You
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Demonstrated significant knowledge, experience and leadership in acute mental health, including demonstrated knowledge application of the Mental Health Act 2014 (WA)
- Well-developed conceptual, analytical, and evaluation skills, including the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex and sensitive problems.
- Demonstrated significant knowledge & application of research & best practice principles and experience undertaking activities utilising the quality review cycle and aligned with the National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards.
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
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
Application Instructions
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria no more than 2-3 pages long and provide a detailed curriculum vitae 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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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.
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.
Other Conditions: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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 31/03/2024.
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
