This is a Recruitment Pool for
Permanent, Fixed Term, and Casual appointments at various hours,
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
Discover the rewarding opportunities
of nursing in country Western Australia! Enjoy a fulfilling
career with competitive salaries, professional growth, and a
supportive community. Experience the unique beauty of the outback,
pristine beaches, and vibrant local culture. Make a real difference
in the lives of diverse populations while enjoying a balanced
lifestyle. Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to
exceptional healthcare. Your adventure awaits!
How to Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following
information/documents as part of your application:
- A detailed CV that
clearly shows your experience relevant to this
role
-
A 200-word statement
addressing the following:
- Your motivation
for wanting to work in country Western
Australia
- Your preferred
work location (if applicable)
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- A summary of your
nursing experience, including how you have applied your
skills in current and/or previous roles including any
specialty experience you may have (e.g. Emergency,
Cancer Services, Mental Health, etc.)
- The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees -
preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or
manager.
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Qualification and
registration requirements
Where can a nursing
career with WA Country Health Service take you?
Important information
to note:
- The panel will monitor
this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a
regular basis.
- Interviews may not be
conducted as part of the process however applicants may be
contacted to request additional information.
- Suitable applicants will
be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when
similar vacancies occur. Being successful to the pool
does not guarantee you a job
offer.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 30 June 2026.
What we
offer
In addition to the great
salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location specific
benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance
and an additional week annual leave.
- Generous Salary Packaging
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.
- Visa application support
for International/Visa candidates
- 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.
Position
Profile:
Midwife: The
primary responsibility of the Midwife is to deliver comprehensive,
evidence-based midwifery care for clients within the scope of
practice of a Midwife. To provide clinical supervision for Newly
Qualified Midwives and students, dependant on level of
experience.
Midwife –
Caseload: To provide competent, holistic, evidence-based
midwifery care within the scope of a Midwife, within a caseload
model of care (known as Midwife Group Practice). Provides
continuity of midwifery care throughout the continuum of pregnancy,
labour, birth, and the postnatal period.
The occupant of this position
is required to demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our
organisational values, safety and quality improvement and the Code
of Conduct in all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all
relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation including
Confidentiality and Work Health and Safety policies is
mandatory.
Area
Profile
The WA Country Health Service
has a strong network of public hospitals, health services and
nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health
services to people from large regional centres to those in small
remote communities.
Regional Nursing and Midwifery
teams are committed to the care of our patients and the improvement
of the health of our community, acknowledging the challenges that
remoteness and isolation bring. The nurses across our regions
are focused on the provision of excellence in person and family
centered care and are proud of the contribution they make every day
to patient experiences, collaborative partnerships with the
multi-disciplinary teams and the functioning of our hospitals and
services. As practitioners, we value our workforce and are
committed to creating opportunities for continuous learning,
mentorship, skills specialisation and career
progression.
Our Directorate actively
supports and encourages diversity and inclusion across all
occupational groups through the development and implementation of
initiatives aimed at accessing and improving employment and
mentoring opportunities for all people. Our strategies are located
at www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au
Want to know more
about this role?
We encourage you to contact
the Wendy Milne on 0499 943
595
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).
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form
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
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
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.
