This is for a
Permanent or Fixed term appointment at various hours with the
possibility or permanency.
Are you a passionate
and dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist looking for an opportunity
to make a meaningful impact in intensive
care?
Be part of an exciting new
chapter in regional healthcare. Geraldton Health Campus is opening
a state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit, and we’re looking for
passionate, skilled nursing staff to join our ICU
foundation team. If you thrive in a dynamic environment,
value cultural safety and collaborative care, and want to make a
real difference in the lives of patients and families, we’d love to
hear from you. Grow your career, contribute to a brand-new service,
and help shape the future of critical care in the
Midwest.
Nestled on Western
Australia’s Coral Coast, located about 420 km north of Perth,
Geraldton offers a relaxed coastal and community
orientated lifestyle with all the amenities of a modern regional
city. The city has a thriving arts scene, supported by galleries
and community initiatives, and a growing café culture that adds
vibrancy to the town centre. The Mediterranean climate means long,
warm summers and mild winters, perfect for year-round outdoor
activities. Geraldton is the perfect place to live, work, and
thrive. Home » Visit Geraldton
Position
Profile:
Undertake the clinical and
daily management of the delivery of quality Intensive Care or
Critical Care Services, through the efficient and effective
utilisation of human, physical, material and fiscal resources.
Demonstrate and deliver advanced general clinical skills with high
level of competency in Intensive Care or Critical Services
including General Medical and Surgical services, Rehabilitation,
Paediatrics, and High Dependency care.
To be successful,
you will have...
- Recent
advanced nursing practice/experience within a critical care
environment.
- Current
and advanced skills in planning, coordination and decision
making, within a critical care environment.
- Effective communication
(verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary
team.
- Commitment to continuous
quality improvement and evidence based care.
- A
Current drivers licence and the ability to travel throughout
the region if required.
- Current
knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity in all aspects of
employment and service.
Want to know more
about this role? We encourage you to contact Brigid
McCarthy on 0400 325 879 or via email
Brigid.Mccarthy@health.wa.gov.au
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).
- International
applicants with or eligible for registration with Registered
Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia are
encouraged to apply.
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 - 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
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.
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.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
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.
