A Fantastic
opportunity exists for an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to
join the team at Hedland Health Campus –
Pilbara.
This is for a
Permanent Fulltime appointment at 76 hours per
fortnight
What we are looking
for:
- significant clinical and
professional knowledge and leadership within the specified
area.
- ability
to manage human, financial and physical resources within policy
and budgetary expectations.
- advanced
level of communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict
resolution Skills.
- knowledge and experience
with clinical governance systems.
- computer
literacy and ability to use information systems.
- Current
knowledge of legislative and policy obligations for Nursing
practice, Equal Opportunity, Public
Sector Standards, Disability
Services, Aboriginal Cultural Respect Framework and Occupational
Safety and Health how these Impact on employment and service
delivery.
Position
Profile:
Through effective nursing
clinical leadership is responsible for standards of nursing
practice and monitoring client/patient care in the area of
responsibility. Promotes and maintains collaborative relationships
with clients, carers, peers, visitors, medical staff and other
members of the team. Management of human and material resources and
environmental safety for the provisions of safe and cost-effective
care with the area of responsibility.
What we
offer
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.
- 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.
- 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 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 (WA
Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive
Program).
Area
Profile
The Pilbara is WA’s
second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the
west and the Northern Territory border to the east. The Kimberley
Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the
Pilbara’s southern reaches border the Midwest and Goldfields
regions. The region covers a total area of 507,896sq km (including
offshore islands). Most of the inhabitants are in the western
third, whereas the eastern third is largely desert with few
inhabitants. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to the State,
providing 2 of the State’s largest export revenue earners
– iron ore and liquefied natural gas.
Want to know more
about this role?
We encourage you to contact
Kathleen Robertson Director of Nursing & Midwifery East Pilbara
on 0437 280 788.
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
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 your experience relevant to this
role
- A cover
letter outlining their suitability for this
position
- A
document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job
Description Form (JDF)
- 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 can 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
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.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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 and Torres Strait
Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse
backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and
under).
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.
