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NurseWest is looking for
experienced and passionate casual Registered Nurses and Midwives.
This includes nurses all specialist groups including but not
limited to, Emergency, Theatre, Paediatrics and Mental
Health
If you have the availability
to work a minimum of 100 hours over 6 months, experience working in
a variety of workplaces, flexible rostering and are ready to take
on a new challenge – then we would like to hear from
you.
About
NurseWest
Since 2003, NurseWest has
been providing a centrally coordinated service to Western
Australian public health services by maintaining a pool of suitably
qualified Registered Nurses / Midwives and Assistants in Nursing
available to fill daily shift shortfalls and short-term
placements.
At HSS, we embrace diversity
and believe that our best services come from a workplace where
varied perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. We
are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce and
encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds, members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and
youth.
HSS is committed to growing
our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce
Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal
Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
The
benefits
As a casual employee with
NurseWest you will have:
- Access
to the largest number of shifts available at metropolitan
public hospitals and health services.
- Opportunities to be
considered for short term placements at rural locations for up
to 12 weeks, which includes accommodation and travel
allowances.
- Access
to ongoing professional development facilitated by the
NurseWest education team.
- The
opportunity to accrue long service leave, if you work regularly
and systematically.
- 12%
employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice.
- Attractive casual hourly
pay rates, including penalties where applicable.
- Support
outside of the NurseWest operating hours of 7:00 and
17:00
- Access
to six free and confidential counselling sessions from our
Employee Assistance Provider, PeopleSense.
Eligibility
For an ongoing casual
appointment with NurseWest, it is essential that you are an
Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in
Australia.
If you are currently working
and living in Australia under an approved visa, you may be eligible
for a casual appointment on a fixed term contract that coincides
with the conditions of your visa.
To be considered for this
position, you must:
- Have
professional registration in the appropriate category with the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Be
committed to work a minimum 100 hours over a 6 month
period.
- Have a
minimum of 1 year clinical experience in the position you are
applying for.
- Have
experience working in the Australian healthcare
setting.
For the full scope of duties
and expectations required of the role, please refer to the job
description form included with the advert.
Are
you interested in joining NurseWest?
To be considered for this
position, you will need submit your application online through the
‘apply for job’ button below this advert.
As you proceed through the
application, you will be asked to respond to the following
questions, including:
-
The
position you are wishing to apply for:
- Registered
Nurse
- Registered
Midwife
- Registered Nurse
Midwife
- Information about your
AHPRA registration.
- Your
commitment to work the minimum expected hours.
- Whether
you are already employed with the WA Health system.
- Your
preferences, in terms of working metro or / and be considered
for rural placements.
Important
information about your application
For your application to be
accepted, you are required to provide:
1. Covering letter,
outlining the following:
- Introduce yourself to
NurseWest.
- Why you
are interested in working for us.
2. Comprehensive curriculum
vitae (CV) detailing the following:
- Your
contact details.
- Confirmation of your
AHPRA registration and classification.
- Qualifications
- Knowledge
- Relevant
work history / experience.
3. Name and contact details
of 2 referees who can attest to your suitability of this role (one
being a current supervisor / line manager)
Please allow plenty of time
to submit your application, as late, emailed and proforma
applications will not be accepted. You must have a current, valid
email address to apply online and this email address will be used
by HSS to communicate with you.
This is a recruitment pool,
and as such the following should be noted:
- The
NurseWest team will monitor this recruitment pool for
applications, assessments will be completed on a regular
basis.
- Suitability to the pool
will be based on your application, interview and referee
checks.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 12/10/2026.
For further information
about the selection process and appointment, please refer to the
NurseWest Applicant Information Guide attached with this
vacancy.
When uploading your
documents, ensure you have saved your document as .doc, .xls, .pdf,
.rtf or .ppt. Other formats (such as .docx or .xlsx) cannot be
accepted.
For further
recruitment or job related information
If you require any further
information or experience difficulties in applying, please contact
the NurseWest team on 13 44 77 (options 2, then 3) or
email hss.nursewestrecruitment@health.wa.gov.au
Thank you for considering a
role with HSS.
