This is a Recruitment pool
for Casual, Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term
Full Time, Fixed Term part Time, with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
We are looking for
experienced and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse’s to join the
Community Health team based in Meekatharra, Midwest
region.
To be successful,
you will have:
- Well-developed nursing
skills relevant to community, school and child
health.
- Understanding and
experience in applying the principles of primary health into
clinical practice.
- Ability
to develop, implement and evaluate primary health
programs.
- Effective interpersonal,
written and verbal communication skills and ability to work
independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary
team.
- Possession of a current
C or C-A Class drivers’ licence and the ability to travel
throughout the region.
Position
Profile: Provides clinical services as part of the core
community health programs such as immunisation, school health and
child health. Responsible for providing quality primary health
services to the community within their own levels of competency to
meet planned health outcomes.
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, similar vacancies may be offered for sites throughout
the Midwest region.
- Appointments may
be made from this pool until
31/11/2025.
Want to know more
about this role? We encourage you to contact Suzie Raynor
on 08 9956 2325.
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 2–3-page
maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on
the Job Description Form (JDF)
- The
names and contact details of two (2) professional referees -
current/recent supervisor or manager.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form
http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
What we
offer
In addition to the great
salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location
based allowances (If Applicable) including:
-
- additional North
West paid leave
- District
Allowance - regional specific
- Annual travel
subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning
subsidy allowance.
- 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.
- 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. Please refer to the
WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive
Program website for eligibility criteria.
Area
Profile
The WA Country Health
Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers
more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State,
with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is
located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and
incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest
and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural environment and
is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing
13% of the overall population.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
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).
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
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.
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.
