This position is offered
as a Full Time appointment (80 hours per fortnight) on a
permanent, fixed-term or casual basis. If appointed on
a fixed term or casual basis there is the possibility of extensions
and/or
permanency.
Come for the adventure and stay for
the people, scenery and
amazing sunsets … Don’t miss out on this fantastic
opportunity to make a real difference to the Kimberley community
AND work and play in one of the most sought-after and
photographed locations in Australia.
An opportunity exists
for a talented and enthusiastic Staff Development Nurse to join the
Broome Hospital’s Medical and Surgical Ward, WACHS
Kimberley
- Great benefits including location allowance, annual
travel allowance and an additional week annual
leave.
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
- 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.
To be successful, you will
have...
- Eligible for registration in the category of Registered
Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and competencies
related to General Medical Nursing.
- Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in planning, coordination and
decision-making.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a team
environment and use high levels if initiative to achieve
required outcomes.
- Sound computer software skills.
- Demonstrated experience with continuous quality
improvement, application of nursing research and the
implementation of evidence based practice.
Position
Profile:
Contributes to the attainment of
Broome Regional Health Campus goals by ensuring opportunities for
the development and assurance of clinical competence of nursing
staff of the General Medical and Surgical Ward through the delivery
of high-quality staff development programs and support of nursing
staff and students. Contributes to clinical and professional
updates, identify educational needs, and prepare, conduct and
facilitate training to meet identified areas.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances 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.
- Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
- 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
WACHS Kimberley is the most
northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has
approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different
Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley
consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three
Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley
provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area
health, community aged care, and mental health services across the
region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal
health, allied health, and support staff.
Want to know more about
this role?
We encourage you to contact Priya
Fitzwilliam on 9194 2673.
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.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form
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 six (6) 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).
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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.
