This is for a Permanent, Fixed
Term or casual appointment at various hours, with the possibility
of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Join Our Community Health Team in
Geraldton!
As a Registered Nurse, you’ll
make a real difference by delivering holistic care in homes and
clinics, supporting chronic disease management, and promoting
health education and preventive programs while building strong
relationships within a close-knit regional community. It’s a
rewarding role combining autonomy, collaboration, and meaningful
impact on local wellbeing.
The Mid West region of Western Australia
offers a relaxed, community-focused lifestyle with stunning coastal
and inland landscapes. Stretching from the Indian Ocean to the
outback, it features towns like Geraldton, Dongara, and Mount
Magnet. Residents enjoy pristine beaches, wildflower trails, and
rich Aboriginal and pioneering heritage. Attractions include
Kalbarri National Park, Hutt Lagoon, and the Abrolhos Islands,
while inland towns showcase gold rush history. Geraldton, located
about 424 km north of Perth is the regional hub, it combines modern
amenities, arts, and café culture with a Mediterranean climate,
making the Mid-West an ideal place to live, work, and explore.
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To be successful, you will
have...
- Effective communication
and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work within a
multidisciplinary team.
- Understanding of the
Principles of Primary Health Care and family centred
practice.
- Understanding of quality
improvement activities.
- A commitment to own
professional development.
- Eligible for / or in
possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers and ability to
travel within the region as required including overnight
stays.
Position Profile:
In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse
Manager, the Registered Nurse Community is responsible for the
provision of quality primary health care to clients and
families.
Want to know more about this
role: We encourage you to contact Suzie Raynor on 08 9956
2325.
Selection Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description Form.
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
their 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.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees
enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
-
Location based allowances
(if applicable) including:
- District
Allowance
- 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
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest
health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 square
kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population
concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern
middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health
districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is
recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally
diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the
overall population.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED.
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 and Torres Strait Islander people, people
from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and
youth (24 years of age and under).
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.
