This is for a
Permanent or Fixed Term Full Time appointment up to 76 hours per
fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
An opportunity
exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Manager to
join the team at Carnarvon Health Campus
in the Midwest.
Carnarvon,
WA, is a coastal town 900 km north of Perth, nestled between the
Indian Ocean and Gascoyne River. Known as the food bowl of Western
Australia, it produces tropical fruits like bananas and mangoes.
With a semi-arid climate, it offers warm winters and hot summers.
Attractions include the Carnarvon Space and Technology Museum,
Quobba Station’s blowholes, and Kennedy Range National Park. Its
Coral Coast location makes it a gateway to Ningaloo Reef. Outdoor
enthusiasts enjoy world-class surfing at Red Bluff and Tombstones,
plus excellent fishing, kite surfing, and spearfishing in this
laid-back, adventure-rich destination.
To be
successful, you will have...
- Leadership experience
and demonstrated advanced clinical practice in diverse
environments relevant to the role.
- Advanced
interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills and
ability to cultivate team work.
- Ability
to manage and operate in a multidisciplinary team
framework.
- Knowledge and
application of human resource management principles and
practice.
- Expert
knowledge and incorporation of quality and risk management
within practice.
- Current
knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity,
Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health, and how
these impact on employment and service delivery.
Position
Profile: We are currently seeking to appoint a Clinical
Nurse Manager. In this role,you will provide management support and
clinical leadership in a generalist role within the emergency
department and operating theatre to ensure safe effective and
efficient service provision. Provides support to the Coordinator of
Nursing and Midwifery in developing and implementing goals for
emergency department and operating theatre. Areas of accountability
include the provision of leadership, clinical practice standard
setting and monitoring, policy development and change
management.
Want
to know more about this role: We encourage you to contact
Karen McCumstie 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 expenses
- Up to $2650 on
meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue
hire
- Access to
novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and
expenses.
- 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.
- 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).
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
