Please note, this advert has
been extended until 06/02/2026.
This is for a Fixed Term
Full Time appointment at 80 hours per fortnight until 01/06/2026,
with the possibility of permanency.
WACHS is seeking a
dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse Manager for our Aged Care
services in Carnarvon. This pivotal role involves managing
both nursing and unregulated healthcare staff, ensuring the highest
standards of aged care practice, and optimising the use of
resources to provide safe and cost-effective residential and
community nursing care.
Carnarvon, WA, is a coastal town
about 900 km north of Perth, nestled between the Indian Ocean and
the Gascoyne River. Known as the food bowl of Western
Australia for its tropical produce like bananas and
mangoes. The town has a semi-arid climate, with
warm winters and hot summers. Carnarvon is rich in
Indigenous and maritime history, with attractions
like the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore
Quobba Station, famous for its rugged coastline
and blowholes, or venture inland to the Kennedy Range
National Park for hiking and camping. The Coral
Coast location also makes Carnarvon a gateway to
Ningaloo Reef and nearby marine adventures.
Carnarvon does offer world class surf at Redbluff and Tombstones -3
mile (just 2 hours away). And great fishing, Kite surfing and
spearfishing.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced clinical leadership and expertise to
support nursing teams and enhance the delivery of
evidence-based care.
- Implement and review clinical guidelines, protocols, and
standards to improve patient outcomes in residential aged care
settings.
- Coordinate quality improvement projects and manage the
performance development of nursing staff to ensure ongoing
high-quality care delivery.
- Oversee budget allocations, adjusting staffing levels in
response to patient needs while maintaining safety and
compliance within the care environment.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address complex
care issues, ensuring effective problem-solving and advanced
health planning.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Must be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse
with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Proven clinical and leadership skills within residential
and community aged care.
- Strong experience managing human and material resources to
deliver high-quality, consumer-centred patient care.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict
resolution abilities.
- Competent in using technology for data management, internal
communications, and online training.
- Knowledge of legislative obligations impacting employment
and service delivery, including Equal Opportunity and
Occupational Safety and Health.
- A current C or C-A Class driver's licence is
essential.
Want to know more about
this role: We encourage you to contact Brenda Cork on 08
9941 0302.
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:
- additional North West paid leave
- 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 expense
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation
and venue hir
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car
and expenses
- Professional Development opportunities
- Continuous learning opportunitie
- 12.0% 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.
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.
