This is for fixed term, full time
appointment at 80 hours per fortnight with the possibility of
extensions.
An opportunity exists for a
talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Manager to join the team
at Kununurra Hospital to support workforce requirements for the
transitioning of remote clinics (Warmun and Kalumburu) to 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.
- Understanding of and
commitment to, the, aims and objectives of WACHS Strategic
Plan, and its application to the delivery of care in a remote
setting.
- Demonstrated leadership,
management and communication skills with advanced problem
solving and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to
provide clinical leadership and a preceptor role for health
staff at Remote Area clinics - possesses current competencies
for the Remote Area Nurse Role.
- Demonstrated
understanding of cultural factors and social determinants
particularly relating to Aboriginal health.
- Current C Class manual
Drivers Licence with 4 WD experience and an ability and
willingness to travel by road and small aircraft including
overnight stays away from home.
Position Profile:
Provides team leadership both clinical and
non-clinical towards the achievement of objectives of the WACHS
Kimberley, in terms of client outcomes and remote community
participation. Effectively manages staff and resources to achieve
objectives. Facilitates a culturally capable service delivery based
on a partnership approach with individuals, families and
communities to promote participation in their own health
care.
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 Debra Goddard on
9166 4241.
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
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.
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.