This is a
Recruitment Pool for Permanent or Fixed Term appointments at
various hours per fortnight with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency
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 30/10/2026.
Position
Profile
This position provides
Community nursing and delivery of school health in accordance with
School Level Agreements. Promotes and maintains collaborative
relationships with Department of Education and a multidisciplinary
team.
To be successful you
will have:
- Eligibility for
Registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing
and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Evidence
of recent post graduate nursing experience with demonstrated
advanced nursing knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrated well
developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate
across a diverse spectrum of the population.
- Understanding of the
principles of primary health care and the application to
community health service delivery.
- Current
C class driver’s licence and ability to travel within the
region as required including overnight stays. ACLS (or
equivalent)
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.
- Heavily
subsidised housing Government
Regional Officer Housing
- 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.
About the
Area
The Pilbara is WA’s
second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the
west and the Northern Territory border to the east. The Kimberley
Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the
Pilbara’s southern reaches border the Midwest and Goldfields
regions. The region covers a total area of 507,896sq km (including
offshore islands). Most of the inhabitants are in the western
third, whereas the eastern third is largely desert with few
inhabitants. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to the State,
providing 2 of the State’s largest export revenue earners
– iron ore and liquefied natural
gas.
Want to know more
about this role?
We encourage you to contact
Anna Lyon on
0891741302
Eligibility to
Apply
Australian citizenship or
permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to
be considered for permanent positions in
the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be
considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this
with the contact person listed in the
advertisement before completing the
application as there are several steps that are required to be
completed prior to progressing any application for
employment.
Application
Instructions
Applicants are requested to
apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
- Write a
statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the
Work-Related Requirements outlined in the attached
JDF.
- Provide
a comprehensive CV clearly listing your professional
achievements with the names and email addresses of two (2)
professional referees (one of your referees should be your
current supervisor or manager)
If you experience
difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for
immediate assistance during business hours.
AHPRA
Registration
To be considered for this
position you need to be eligible for registration with Australian
Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA). If you are not
eligible for registration, please do not continue this application
and contact the person named in the advert for further
advice.
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.
Diversity
Statement
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.
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).
