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 Manager 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
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Position
Profile:
Provides management and clinical leadership
within the intensive care/high dependency inpatient area Geraldton
Hospital to ensure safe effective and efficient service provision.
Provides support to the Coordinator of Nursing and Midwifery in
developing and implementing goals of inpatient intensive care/high
dependency service provision including human and material resource
management, safety and quality agenda and governance
processes.
To be successful, you will
have...
- Advanced clinical knowledge and
experience in the delivery of evidenced based nursing care
incorporating quality and risk management within the Intensive
Care Unit services.
- Well developed clinical leadership skills
including leading change.
- Well developed skills to manage people,
material and environmental resources to achieve high quality
consumer centred care.
- Advanced interpersonal skills and
communication (written and verbal) skills including negotiation
and conflict resolution.
- Expert knowledge and application of
research and best practice principles.
- Computer literacy and an ability to
utilise information systems.
- Current knowledge of legislative and
regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity,
Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and how
these impact on employment, people management and service
delivery.
- Eligible for / or in
possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers
licence..
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.
