This is a Permanent,
Fixed Term, or Casual appointment at various hours per fortnight,
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
An exciting opportunity has
arisen for a Clinical Nurse Specialist at one of the
newest sites of the WA Country Health Service in
picturesque Eucla! The successful candidate will travel across the
Goldfields region, including Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Norseman,
Laverton, and Leonora, ensuring that vital health services reach
communities in need.
Amazing
benefits are on offer, unique to this exciting position!
Scroll down to Benefits on Offer to read more.
Eucla is
the easternmost locality in Western Australia, located in the
Goldfields-Esperance region along the Eyre Highway, approximately
11 kilometres west of the South Australian border that sees more
than 120,000 vehicles enter through the road checkpoints each
year.
It is the only Western
Australian location on the Eyre Highway that has a direct view of
the Great
Australian Bight due to its elevated position immediately next
to the Eucla Pass – where the highway moves out and above the basin
known as Roe
Plains that occur between the Madura and Eucla
passes.
Eucla has a hotel and
restaurant, a police station, a golf club, a museum dedicated to
the Old Telegraph Station, and a meteorological station. These,
together with fishing, are the major activities in
Eucla.
Overview of the
Role:
As a Clinical Nurse
Specialist - Remote Area, you will play a crucial role in providing
and coordinating primary health care services to communities,
including those in remote locations. Your responsibilities will
encompass emergency care, chronic disease management, child health,
immunisation, health promotion, and education, ensuring that our
communities receive the highest standard of care.
Ideal
Candidate:
- Extensive clinical
experience with strong assessment, triage, and emergency
management skills
- Excellent leadership,
organisational, and supervisory skills
- In-depth
understanding of chronic disease management and primary health
care principles
- Ability
to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team,
particularly in a cross-cultural setting
- Commitment to cultural
safety and Aboriginal health issues
- Experience in remote
area nursing is desirable
- Possession of a current
Western Australian Immunisation Provider endorsement is a
plus
- Strong
communication and interpersonal skills to foster relationships
with community stakeholders
- Proven
capability in coordinating medical evacuations and responding
to emergency situations
- On-call
availability to cover a 24/7 service
- Ability
to travel between sites when required
BENEFITS on
Offer:
- RAN
allowance of 25% of base salary paid fortnightly in lieu of
overtime or recall.
- Every 12
weeks, enjoy one week of isolation leave in addition to annual
leave.
- Additional one week of
annual leave per year for being on-call.
- Paid
on-call
- Free
accommodation, utilities and Wi-Fi at Eucla and other
MPS sites (Norseman, Laverton, Leonora).
- Subsidised accommodation
in Kalgoorlie and Esperance.
- Free
travel into and out of the remote area to the nearest
airport during periods of booked leave.
- Generous
District Allowance of $85.30 per week pro rata.
- Opportunity for casual
appointments and job share arrangements.
- A
flexible roster pattern that meets operational requirements may
be negotiated between the suitable applicant(s) and the
Director of Nursing.
- Receive
an extra 2 weeks of WACHS-funded in-service training with at
least one week at a major centre with access to Staff
Development Nurses. Includes travel and
accommodation.
- Paid
Study Leave negotiated for relevant post graduate
qualification.
-
Generous
Salary Packaging Benefits
- Up to $9010 on a
range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday
living expenses
- Up to $2650 on
meals and entertainment
- Access to
novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle
expenses
- Professional Development
opportunities
- 12%
Superannuation Guarantee
- 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.
To learn more about the
role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Meagan Rymer on 08 9159
5222.
Learn more about living and
working in country WA by visiting our website at
WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA
For more information about
Esperance and the Golden Outback - Nullarbor The please visit :
The Nullarbor - Tourism Western Australia
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).
Application
Instructions:
Applicants are
advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria no
longer than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which
summarises your experience and how you can meet the position
requirements. These documents should be complete and ready
to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow
sufficient time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Diversity
Statement:
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).
Subsequent
Vacancies:
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 options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from
when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
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.
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
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 can 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.
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.
