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WA Country Health Service – Enrolled Nurse Recruitment Pool
This is a recruitment pool for permanent, fixed term, and casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
- Are you an enrolled nurse wanting to broaden your skills in anaesthetic nursing?
- If you are keen to develop these skills, WACHS would like to support you in gaining the Anaesthetic Nurse qualification while working in the theatre environment.
- Do you want to experience life in regional and remote Western Australia with access to experiences that cannot been seen elsewhere?
- Do you want to see first-hand what it is to be part of a vibrant community that feels like a home away from home or maybe your new home?
WA Country Health Service is seeking both experienced and developing enrolled nurses to work in Western Australia (WA) in regional locations. This opportunity will broaden your understanding of a patient’s life in regional and remote WA, providing you with a more holistic approach to patient care.
Joining one of our regional teams in WA offers a unique chance to accumulate a rich and varied experience that goes beyond clinical skills and knowledge, and all whilst immersing yourself in the diverse beauty of our great state. Dive into thrilling adventures such as swimming with whale sharks, witnessing breathtaking sunsets over the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean, climbing ancient gorges, exploring secluded islands, panning for gold, or walking through majestic, pristine forests teeming with flora and fauna unique to WA.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Generous regional allowances
- Subsidised accommodation
- Return airfares to region
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Mechanisms to support cultural awareness, training, and support
- Detailed site information, including size and staffing profile
- Preceptor allocated at each site
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
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
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.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Regina Browne on 0439 924 259.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
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 01/09/2025.
How do you apply?
If this role is what you are looking for, apply online by clicking the ‘apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page and provide:
- A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position
- A current resume/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.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
