Step into a rewarding
career as a Clinical Nurse Consultant- Renal,
where your expertise will shape the future of renal care across the
Wheatbelt region. This senior role offers the opportunity to
provide advanced complex patient care while leading, educating and
supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver best practice
services. As a specialist resource you’ll work closely with staff,
patient and families, providing consultancy and guidance that makes
a difference to patient outcomes. Based in the welcoming
Northam community, this role combines professional
impact with the lifestyle benefits of regional
living.
About the
OPPORTUNITY
This position provides
clinical leadership, education and consultancy to patients and
clinical health care professionals and providers internal and
external to the position and the region.
To be successful
in this role, you will have…
- Significant knowledge,
experience and leadership in area of speciality.
- Highly
developed communication skills and proven ability to build and
maintain relationships.
- Experience in the
application of continuous quality improvement principles
including managing change and the implementation and evaluation
of integrated clinical governance strategies.
- Expert
knowledge and application of research and best practice
principles.
- Current knowledge of
legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability
Services and Work Health and Safety and how these impact on
employment and service delivery.
- Possession of a
current C or C-A class drivers licence with an ability to
travel within the region.
Want to know more
about this role?
To learn more about the
role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Susan Chambers on 0448 023 575 or
susan.chambers@health.wa.gov.au
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
- WACHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be
given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
- Professional
Development opportunities
- 12%
Superannuation Guarantee
- 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 Wheatbelt region spans
155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands and
language groups. From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross in
the East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, the
region offers extensive opportunities. Health services include
emergency and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, and
allied health services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative,
rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, public health, health
promotion, and child, school, and community health services.
District hospitals in Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, along
with 35 smaller community hospitals and health centres, ensure
comprehensive care across the region. With a strong community
spirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal for
living, working, and exploring.
Learn more about living
and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA
Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
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 your suitability for this
position
- A
document (2-3 pages maximum) addressing the selection criteria
as 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.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
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).
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.
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
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.
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).
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 high-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.
Lodgement is
system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
