Working with WA
Country Health Service
- Goldfields
Ever considered a career in the country?
WACHS Goldfields are currently looking to appoint a
Director of Nursing – Health Service Manager
to join the team in Leonora.
This is an exciting opportunity where
you would be responsible for…
- The effective management,
development, and leadership of the health service to ensure
best practice delivery of hospital, aged residential and
community-based services.
- Developing cooperative
relationships with local communities and
organisations.
To be successful, you will
have...
- Demonstrated advanced
clinical skills and previous experience in working within an
emergency, aged care, and acute care environment.
- Demonstrated ability as a
leader/coordinator in diverse team environments.
- Highly developed
communication skills and proven ability to build and maintain
relationships.
- Demonstrated commitment
to providing best practice aged care.
- Demonstrated commitment
to delivering clinical services to the community and achieving
high quality outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience
in management of financial, human, and physical resources and
the achievement of agreed strategic outcomes.
- Sound knowledge of
relevant legislation and health regulating Acts, experience and
understanding of legislative obligations.
Country Nursing and Midwifery
Incentive Program
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 eligible locations. Eligible nurses
and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over
12 months. Please refer to the
WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive
Program website for eligibility criteria.
Eligible nurses and midwives at Leonora
Hospital could receive up
to $10,000 as part of this
program.
What else do we
offer?
In addition to the great salary our employees
enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based
allowances
- 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.
- 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.
Area Profile
The Goldfields region of the WA Country
Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western
Australia. The region is located in the south eastern corner of
Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshore
islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two
main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and
three smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman.
The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number of
Aboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct
Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal population that
represents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10
people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal – this in
comparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent. The region
supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture,
aquaculture and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the
central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established
agricultural sector in the south.
Want to know more about this
role?
We encourage you to
contact Elissa Stout on 08
9080 5772.
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 CV that
clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed on the
job description form.
- A statement addressing
the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined
in the attached JDF).
- The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one
to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Selection Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description Form available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au
Diversity
Statement
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).
Subsequent
Vacancies
Whilst this selection process will initially
be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill
other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In
addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate
the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may
also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain
valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised
delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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
Eligibility to Apply: To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa
(for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen,
permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in
Australia (for permanent appointments).
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED.
