This is a Recruitment Pool
for suitably qualified Clinical Nurse Specialists (Remote)
covering:
Permanent - Full Time,
Permanent - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part
Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency.
The following should be
noted:
- 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.
Are you a dedicated
healthcare professional ready to make a difference in the
community? The Western Australia Country Health Service invites
applications for the position of Clinical Nurse Specialist -
Remote. These pivotal roles involve operational management of our
health centres in Walpole, Jerramungup, and Bremer Bay, where you
will provide essential emergency care and healthcare services to
the community.
Ideal
Candidate:
- Registered Nurse with
extensive clinical experience in emergency management and
primary health care.
- Strong
leadership and supervisory skills with a commitment to quality
improvement and risk management.
- Excellent interpersonal
and communication skills, capable of working independently and
collaboratively in diverse settings.
- Demonstrated
understanding of chronic disease management and primary health
care principles.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Lead the
day-to-day operational management of either Walpole,
Jerramungup, and/or Bremer Bay Health Centres, ensuring
high-quality, comprehensive primary health, chronic disease
management, and health promotion.
- Provide
emergency care support during clinic hours and be available
on-call after hours for designated days.
- Coordinate and implement
childhood immunisation services, and health promotion programs
tailored to the community needs.
- Act as
the central point of contact for emergency transport services
and facilitate medical evacuations as per
guidelines.
- Maintain
accurate patient records and clinical data in collaboration
with the Health Information Manager.
- Develop
strategic relationships with local health and community
personnel to foster collaborative health services.
- Participate in quality
improvement initiatives, audits, and strategic planning for
health service delivery.
To learn more about the
role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Kevin Cropper on 0423 745
428.
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
Nursing in the Great
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The Eastern Lower Great
Southern region includes Ravensthorpe, Bremer Bay, and Jerramungup,
and is home to some of the most unique National Parks and Reserves
in Australia. The Fitzgerald River National Park provides
spectacular recreational opportunities within its varied landscapes
including bushwalking, camping, fishing, canoeing, whale watching,
swimming, and surfing.
Just 35-minutes from
Ravensthorpe is
Hopetoun, one of the most beautiful seaside towns on
the southern coast.
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Learn more about living
and working in country WA by visiting our website
at WA
Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
Why work for
us? The Western Australian Country Health Service
offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of
benefits:
- 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
work and leave arrangements
- Professional Development
opportunities
- 12%
Superannuation Guarantee
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via
the ‘apply for job’ button below. Please provide the following
documents and information as part of your application:
- A
detailed cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates your
relevant work experience and achievements including the contact
details of 2 referees (including a current line
manager).
- A
written statement addressing the work-related requirements in
the JDF (maximum 3-4 pages).
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
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). 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.
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.
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.
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.
