This vacancy may be filled as a Permanent
Full Time or Permanent Part Time appointment.
Overview of the
Role:
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Oncology
Haematology, you will play a pivotal role in improving the quality
and continuity of care for patients undergoing systemic treatment
for cancer and other non-malignant conditions. You will work
collaboratively across various disciplines within the health
service to ensure that all clients receive the highest level of
care and support throughout their journey.
Our ideal candidate will
have:
- Demonstrated advanced
clinical knowledge and professional experience in Oncology
Haematology.
- Strong understanding and
application of safety and quality improvement
principles.
- Excellent communication
and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to patient-centred
care.
- Proven leadership
abilities that align with organisational values.
- Capability to utilise
digital health technologies and train others in their
application.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Act as a vital resource
for staff and patients in Oncology Haematology across the
region.
- Provide comprehensive
clinical coordination and specialist nursing knowledge within
the organisation.
- Contribute to the
development and implementation of best practice guidelines for
cancer care.
- Mentor and support
multi-disciplinary services, promoting high standards of
care.
- Lead quality improvement
and risk management initiatives within Oncology and Haematology
services.
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 Jo
Thomsen on (08) 9080 5887.
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
