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note - The advert as been requested to be closed earlier and has a
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4:00PM
Discover the rewarding opportunities
of nursing in country Western Australia! Enjoy a fulfilling
career with competitive salaries, professional growth, and a
supportive community. Experience the unique beauty of the outback,
pristine beaches, and vibrant local culture. Make a real difference
in the lives of diverse populations while enjoying a balanced
lifestyle. Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to
exceptional healthcare. Your adventure awaits!
WA Country Health Service - Nursing and midwifery
careers
WA Country Health Service - In their words
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.
How to Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following
information/documents as part of your application:
- A detailed CV that
clearly shows your experience relevant to this
role.
- A 100-word statement
detailing why you want to work in regional
Western Australia and if you have a preferred site you want to
work at.
- The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one
to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Important information to
note:
- The panel will monitor
this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a
regular basis.
- Interviews may not be
conducted as part of the process however applicants may be
contacted to request additional information.
- Suitable applicants will
be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when
similar vacancies occur. Being successful to the pool
does not guarantee to you job
offers.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 31/12/2026.
What we offer: In addition
to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of
benefits:
- Location specific
benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance
and an additional week annual leave.
- Generous Salary Packaging
Benefits.
- The Country Nursing &
Midwifery Incentive Program.
- 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.
- Visa application support
for International/Visa candidates.
- 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.
Position Profile: As part of
a multidisciplinary team the Assistant in Nursing delivers patient
care under the direct supervision, delegation and guidance of a
Nurse or Midwife. Performs the primary function of an Assistant in
Nursing as defined in WA Health MP 0080/18 Assistant in Nursing
Policy and scope of practice documents - Assistant in Nursing
Duties Lists (Nursing Setting or Maternity Setting).
AIN (Student) and AIN (non-student),
need to provide evidence of enrolment in an approved course or
provide a copy of their Cert 111 In Health Services
Assistance-Acute Care or Certificate III
in Individual Support (Ageing) or
Certificate III Aged Care (superseded by Certificate III in
Individual Support-Aged Care in 2015).
Area Profile
The WA Country Health Service has a strong
network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts
located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core
business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to
people from large regional centres to those in small remote
communities.
Regional Nursing and Midwifery teams are
committed to the care of our patients and the improvement of the
health of our community, acknowledging the challenges that
remoteness and isolation bring. The nurses across our regions
are focused on the provision of excellence in person and family
centered care and are proud of the contribution they make every day
to patient experiences, collaborative partnerships with the
multi-disciplinary teams and the functioning of our hospitals and
services. As practitioners, we value our workforce and are
committed to creating opportunities for continuous learning,
mentorship, skills specialisation and career
progression.
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
Want to know more about this
role?
We encourage you to contact Regina Browne on
6553 0841.
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).
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).
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED
