CRVCID:
701975
This recruitment pool
will run for a period of twelve months and may be used to fill
ongoing casual and fixed term opportunities within the Kununurra
Hospital Emergency Department.
An opportunity exists
for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the team at
Kununurra Hospital.
- Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel
allowance and an additional week annual leave.
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
- 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.
To be successful, you will
have...
- Eligible for registration in the category of Registered
Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated advanced nursing practice within the Emergency
Department.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in planning, coordination and
decision making, within the Emergency Department.
- Demonstrated well-developed team leadership and mentorship
skills.
- Demonstrated well-developed written and verbal
communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates incorporation of quality and risk management
within practice.
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 31/12/2026.
Position
Profile:
The primary responsibility of the
Clinical Nurse is to manage, coordinate and deliver competent
nursing care for patients, using leadership, advanced nursing
skills and knowledge relevant to the Emergency Department.
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.
- 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
- 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.
Area Profile
WACHS Kimberley is the most
northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has
approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different
Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley
consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three
Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley
provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area
health, community aged care, and mental health services across the
region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal
health, allied health, and support staff.
Want to know more about
this role?
We encourage you to contact Sophie
Black on 0459 834 508 or via email at sophie.black@health.wa.gov.au
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 your 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.
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).
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.
