CRVCID: 714655
We are currently looking for
a Director of Nursing/Health Service Manager who is looking for an
exciting career opportunity in the Eastern Great Southern region of
Western Australia!
Options
include:
- A permanent position to progress or enhance you career with
the opportunity to manage a small Multi-Purpose Site along with
two Nursing Posts / Health Centres in a remote corner of the
Great Southern Region of Western Australia
- A Fixed Term opportunity may be considered with the
possibility of extension/s and/or permanency. Are you an
experienced ward manager or senior nurse with ED experience
looking to progress your career and take up a leadership role
as Director of Nursing – Health Service Manager. You will be
supported in the transition to DON-HSM with mentorship and
professional development opportunities.
This position comes
with WACHS-subsidised housing in Ravensthorpe or nearby
Hopetoun.
The Director of Nursing/Health
Service Manager is a pivotal leadership role within Ravensthorpe
Health Service, overseeing the operational management and
governance of key facilities including Jerramungup Health Centre
and Bremer Bay Health Centre. This position requires a
collaborative approach to improve health service delivery through
strategic planning, quality assurance, and community engagement.
The successful candidate will manage comprehensive health services,
ensuring compliance with industry standards whilst fostering a
culture focused on patient safety and professional development.
Ideal
Candidate:
- A solid clinical background and able to support staff with
complex or challenging clinical care issues. Recent experience
in ED nursing is ideal.
- Proven leadership experience in senior nursing or health
management roles.
- Strong financial acuity with experience in budget
management and resource allocation.
- Decisive critical thinking skills with a focus on
continuous improvement and quality assurance.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both
written and verbal.
- Experienced in clinical governance and risk management
frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain positive
relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Accountable for managing all aspects of the Ravensthorpe
Health Service and associated centres, ensuring compliance with
operational plans and WA Health standards.
- Lead strategic planning initiatives that align with the
Great Southern region's health reform strategy to enhance
service delivery.
- Ensure the development and monitoring of key performance
indicators in conjunction with the operational management
team.
- Drive continuous quality improvement initiatives while
fostering a culture of patient safety and high-quality service
delivery.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals and agencies to
anticipate and respond to changing community health needs.
To learn more about the role,
please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Kate
Varian on 0429 103
370.
About Us
The WA Country Health Service’s
core business is the provision of quality, accessible health
services to people from large regional centres to those in small
remote communities.
Our vision is to
be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community,
Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape
who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we
make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.
About the
REGION
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The Eastern Lower Great Southern
region includes Ravensthorpe, Bremer Bay, and Jerramungup, and is
home to some of the most unique National Parks and Reserves in
Australia. The Fitzgerald River National Park provides spectacular
recreational opportunities within its varied landscapes including
bushwalking, camping, fishing, canoeing, whale watching, swimming,
and surfing.
Just 35-minutes from Ravensthorpe
is
Hopetoun, one of the most beautiful seaside towns on the
southern coast.
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Learn more about living and working
in country WA by visiting our website at WA
Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA
Why work for
us? The Western Australian Country Health
Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing
range of benefits:
- Paid Study Leave
-
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
- Flexible work and leave arrangements
- Professional Development
opportunities
- 12% Superannuation Guarantee
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via
the ‘apply for job’ button below. Please provide the following
documents and information as part of your application:
- A detailed cover letter and resume that clearly
demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements
including the contact details of 2 referees (including a
current line manager).
- A written statement (maximum of 3 pages) addressing the
following ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Work Related Requirements) in the
JDF:
- Demonstrated clinical skills for acute, emergency and
residential care nursing practice environments.
- Demonstrated record of achievement in leadership and
management at a senior nursing level, including financial,
human resource and facility management.
- Demonstrated experience in the application of continuous
quality improvement systems, including risk management and
clinical governance systems.
- Demonstrated well developed interpersonal, verbal and
communication skills, including well developed skills in
community engagement and team building.
If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency
is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for
sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are
encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the
advertisement before completing the application as there are
several steps that are required to be completed prior to
progressing any application for employment.
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.
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 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.
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).
Similar
Vacancy: 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.
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.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
