Overview of the
Role:
As a Clinical Nurse Manager
– After Hours, you will play an integral role in coordinating and
managing both human and material resources to ensure exceptional
patient care across our hospital. Your responsibilities will
include overseeing bed management, deploying staff based on
clinical activity, and acting as a vital resource during
out-of-hours operations. You will be at the forefront of clinical
governance, leading change initiatives and supporting your team in
navigating the complexities of healthcare delivery.
Our ideal candidate
will have:
- Extensive
post-registration experience across a range of clinical
areas.
- High-level communication
skills, particularly in written reports and
submissions.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, with demonstrated abilities in
negotiation and mediation.
- Proven
problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience in Quality
Improvement and Clinical Governance activities.
- Competency in managing
both human and physical resources.
- Commitment to Equal
Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety
principles.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate bed
management throughout the hospital and assess clinical activity
to deploy staff as required.
- Act as
an after-hours resource person, responding to sick calls and
authorising overtime in consultation with Clinical Nurse
Managers.
- Assume
control during emergencies until senior staff are
available.
- Participate in clinical
governance activities, including policy development and
planning.
- Conduct
preliminary investigations regarding patient incidents and
security breaches.
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
Kylie Ekins on (08) 9080
5812.
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
