This is a Permanent Full
Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment at 80 hrs per fortnight,
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
An opportunity
exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse
Specialist to join the team at Burringurrah Nursing
post – Midwest.
To be successful,
you will have:
- extensive clinical
experience including assessment skills, emergency management
skills, clinical problem solving and understanding of chronic
disease management.
- knowledge and
application of primary health care principles and
programs.
- ability
to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary
team.
- effective interpersonal,
verbal, and written communication skills including problem
solving and negotiation skills.
- understanding and
commitment to cultural safety and Indigenous health
issues.
- knowledge of legislative
and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity,
Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and
how these impact on employment, people management and service
delivery.
Position
Profile: Responsible for the provision and coordination of
primary health care to the Burringurrah community. Includes the
provision of Nursing Services encompassing emergency care, chronic
disease management, child health, immunisation, health promotion,
and education.
Want to know more
about this role? We encourage you to contact Christopher
Cox on 08 9941 0302.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form
http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
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 CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this
role
- A cover
letter outlining their suitability for this
position.
- 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 -
preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or
manager.
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 travel
concession
- Air-Conditioning
subsidy allowance (if applicable)
- On call
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.
- Professional Development
opportunities
- Continuous learning
opportunities
- 12%
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.
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).
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
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.
