We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate
Clinical Nurse to join our Renal Services team at the Western
Australian Country Health Service. This role focuses on providing
education and support for clients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
stages 1 to 5 and End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), aiming to
enhance health outcomes through proactive care and
education.
As a Clinical Nurse in
our Renal Services team, you will:
- Deliver clinical and
educational services to referred patients, ensuring
high-quality care.
- Consult with inpatients
suffering from CKD and diabetes, developing individualised care
plans.
- Collaborate with key
stakeholders to provide relevant information and assistance to
clients and their families in decision-making
processes.
- Participate in preventive
kidney health promotion initiatives and work with various
service providers to implement best-practice
strategies.
- Oversee the planning,
implementation, and evaluation of CKD services in the region,
contributing to quality care and continuous improvement
efforts.
Our ideal candidate
will have the following:
- Experience in Chronic
Kidney Disease process management and education.
- Demonstrated knowledge in
prevention strategies applicable to CKD management.
- A current C or C-A class
driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of Equal
Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety
principles.
- An understanding and
respect of Aboriginal culture and the ability to effectively
engage with Aboriginal clients.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide individualised,
quality clinical care to patients with CKD and
ESKD.
- Facilitate appropriate
clinical education and support to health service staff,
clients, and their families.
- Actively participate in
clinical discharge planning and follow-up care.
- Coordinate patient care
in collaboration with other health professionals, utilising a
problem-solving approach.
- Monitor and implement
nursing practice standards, promoting clinical governance
within the department.
If you’re ready to take on this rewarding
role and make a significant impact in renal care, please apply. We
look forward to hearing from you!
This position is located at the Kalgoorlie
Health Campus.
Kalgoorlie is Australia’s largest Outback city where mining,
history and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeast of
Perth.
Working with WA
Country Health Service - Goldfields
Area
Profile:
The Goldfields region of the WA Country
Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western
Australia. The region is located in the south eastern corner of
Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshore
islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two
main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three
smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman. The
Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number of Aboriginal
communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal
language groups and an Aboriginal population that represents 12.3
per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10 people, on average,
identifying as Aboriginal – this in comparison to the state average
of 3.6 per cent. The region supports a wide range of industry,
including mining, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism. Mining is
the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the
region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the
south.
To learn more about the role,
please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Nancy Mwauluka on 08 9080
5790.
What We
Offer:
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 working
and leave arrangements
- Professional
Development opportunities
- 12%
Superannuation Guarantee
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 how you meet the essential criteria listed on the
job description form.
- A statement addressing
the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined
in the attached JDF).
- The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one
to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Selection Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description Form available online at www.jobs.health.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).
Application
Instructions
Applicants are advised to write a statement
addressing the selection criteria on the attached JDF and provide a
detailed resume and cover letter which summarises your experience
and how you are able to 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
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.
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 of these 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.
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.
Australian citizenship or permanent residency
is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED
