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This vacancy is for
Permanent, Fixed Term & Casual appointments at various
hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency across all remote clinic locations in the
Kimberley.
Lombadina is located
on beautiful Thomas Bay, 170km North of Broome on the Dampier
Peninsula. Relax on white sandy beaches,
characterised by pristine turquoise waters. Take in nature's beauty
and experience the colours of the Kimberley, kayaking, snorkelling,
fishing and whale watching.
- Great benefits
including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an
additional week annual leave
- Generous Salary
Packaging Benefits
- The Country
Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program
- As a WA Country
Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts
across some private health care funds. Please see attached
flyer for further details.
The Kimberley Population
Health Unit mission is to optimise the health of Kimberley
communities by working in partnership and embedding the principles
of public and primary healthcare in our work. This is a
multifaceted role in the Primary Care sector that enables them to
be proactive in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease and
the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Our Directorate actively
supports and encourages diversity and inclusion across all
occupational groups through the development and implementation of
initiatives aimed at accessing and improving employment and
mentoring opportunities for all people. Our strategies are located
at www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au
This is an
“extended” 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
31/12/2026.
To be
successful, you will have...
- Eligible
for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Knowledge and
understanding of the principles of primary health care and
community development.
- Broad
nursing experience with recent emergency care nursing skills
including the ability to work independently and as part of a
multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated knowledge
of cultural factors and social determinants particularly
relating to Aboriginal health.
- Demonstrated effective
interpersonal and cross cultural, written and verbal
communication and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated well
developed problem solving.
- Pharmacology competency
or working towards same.
- Current
C Class manual drivers licence and an ability and willingness
to travel including overnight stays away from base.
Position
Profile:
To work as a member of a
multidisciplinary team within a primary health care framework in
partnership with the community, community council and other
organisations. To provide culturally responsive, planned,
coordinated and comprehensive primary health and emergency care to
the individuals and families of the respective
community.
What
we offer
In addition
to the great salary eligible employees may 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.
- Heavily
subsidised housing Government
Regional Officer Housing
- 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
- 11.5%
Superannuation Guarantee
- WACHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be
given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
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 in
support over 12 months All Remote clinic appointments
are eligible for the maximum amount $17000
-
WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive
Program.
Area
Profile
WACHS Kimberley is the most
northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has
approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different
Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley
consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three
Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley
provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area
health, community aged care, and mental health services across the
region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal
health, allied health, and support staff.
Learn more
about living and working in country WA by visiting our website
at WA
Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
Want
to know more about this role?
We encourage
you to contact Monica Frain on 08 9194
1638.
Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency
is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector.
How
to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online
http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please
provide the following information as part of your
application:
- A
detailed Cover Letter and CV that clearly shows your experience
relevant to this role
- A max
2-3 page document addressing the essential criteria listed in
the Job Description Form
- Complete
the RAN Competency Letter attached
- The
names and contact details of two (2) professional referees -
preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or
manager
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
If you
experience difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours
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.
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
We are committed to
fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee
feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings
unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our
community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds
and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and
as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP
of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from
people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth
(24 years of age and under).
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
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.
