We are currently recruiting qualified Registered Nurses with Emergency Department experience who are looking for an exciting career opportunity at Karratha Health Campus in the Pilbara Region, Western Australia!
Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
Ever considered a career in the country? The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12 months - WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
About this role: Registered Nurse - Emergency: The primary responsibility of the Registered Nurse is to delivery comprehensive evidence based nursing care for patients within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
What we are looking for:
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidenced based nursing care within an Emergency practice setting.
- 2+ years post graduate experience in Emergency
- Triage and Advance Life Support (highly desirable)
- Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (JDF)
What we can offer you: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances including:
- additional North West paid leave
- District Allowance - regional specific
- Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning subsidy allowance
- Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program (For further information see attached Flyer)
- Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
- Relocation allowance (For further information see attachments “WA Health incentives – Belong Flyer” and “Relocation incentives”)
- Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
- Generous salary packaging benefits:
- 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 expenses
- Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
- Flexible working and leave arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities
- Continuous learning opportunities
- HECS-HELP incentive (For further information see attached Flyer)
- 11% Superannuation Guarantee. For further information click here.
Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Tamara Goes on Tel: 08 9144 7503
We think you’ll like it here: Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say
About the Area: There is a wealth of information about living and working in Karratha Karratha is Calling. The WA Country Health Service (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 Australia’s Northwest.
There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Pilbara Region, to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health and living in the North West, please click Nursing and Midwifery Careers and to learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA. and Work With Us/In Their Words
The following should be noted:
This is a Recruitment Pool for suitably qualified Registered Nurses covering all employment types including:
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 panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a weekly basis.
- Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process, however, applicants may be contacted to provide additional information.
- Appointments may be made until 30/09/2024
How to apply? Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
- A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager
If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.
AHPRA Registration: To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA). If you are not eligible for registration, please do not continue this application and contact the person named in the advert for further advice.
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.
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 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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
