Multiple opportunities exist,
with 5.0 FTE positions to be filled across these vibrant
communities. As a Clinical Nurse, you will play a crucial role in
managing, coordinating, and delivering high-quality nursing care to
our patients.
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 when
similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 30/11/2026.
In this role, you will oversee
a range of services, including 24-hour accident and emergency care,
acute admission beds, community care for the elderly, residential
aged care, and respite beds. Your advanced nursing expertise and
leadership will ensure that each patient receives the best possible
care tailored to their individual needs.
Our ideal candidates
will have:
- A minimum of 4
years’ experience working in an Emergency
Department.
- Triage
competence.
- Advanced nursing practice
within residential aged care and acute clinical care
settings.
- Strong planning,
coordination, and decision-making skills, and the ability to
prioritise patient care.
- Well-developed leadership
abilities and effective teamwork skills.
- Excellent verbal and
written communication skills and interpersonal
skills.
- Thorough knowledge of
quality and risk management principles.
- Eligibility for or
possession of a current C or C-A class driver’s
licence.
- Commitment to best
practices in a rural health care environment.
- Dedication to delivering
health care with cultural sensitivity to First Nations
communities.
Key responsibilities
include:
- Managing, coordinating,
and evaluating nursing care for patients in a variety of
settings.
- Acting as a clinical
expert and providing professional advice on clinical
standards.
- Coordinating the
operational management of the unit on a shift
basis.
- Leading
multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the highest standard of
healthcare delivery.
- Monitoring nursing
practice and implementing management strategies.
- Participating in quality
improvement initiatives and research programmes.
If you are passionate about
providing exceptional nursing care and are ready to take on this
dynamic and rewarding role, we would love to hear from
you!
Successful applicants
will receive the
Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program of
$17,000 if appointed to Laverton, and $10,000 if appointed to
Leonora.
To learn more about the role,
please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Heather Hutchinson on 08 9088
2600.
Laverton is
nestled in the far Northern Goldfields of Western Australia. It is
a small town with many hidden surprises.
Covering some 183,198km2 of
predominantly desert and pastoral country, Laverton has something
for everyone, from spinifex plains, mulga woodlands and unique
granite rock outcrops to rich Aboriginal and European history and
culture.
Laverton is located 355
kilometres from Kalgoorlie, and 729 kilometres from
Perth.
Leonora is the service centre
for the mining, exploration and well-established pastoral industry.
Gwalia is a must see for the visitor as it has been restored to its
original condition (as it was in the early 1900’s) and boasts
one of Australia’s finest museums.
Leonora is located 235
kilometres from Kalgoorlie, and 626 kilometres from
Perth.
Working with WA
Country Health Service - Goldfields
About
Us:
The WA Country Health
Service’s core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to people from large regional centres to
those in small remote communities.
Our vision is to
be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values
of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity
and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we
interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide
care to our patients.
About the
REGION:
Learn more about living and
working in country WA by visiting our website at WA
Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
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.
What We
Offer:
The Western Australian Country
Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an
amazing range of benefits:
-
Eligibility toward the
Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
- District
Allowance
- Paid Study
Leave
-
Generous Salary Packaging
Benefits
- Up to $9010 on a
range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday
living expenses
- Up to $2650 on
meals and entertainment
- Access to novated
vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle
expenses
- Flexible working and
leave arrangements
- Professional Development
opportunities
- 12% Superannuation
Guarantee
- 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.
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).
Application
Instructions:
Applicants are advised
to write a statement addressing the selection criteria no longer
than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which
summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the
position requirements. These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.
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).
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.
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
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.
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.
