This position is offered
as a Fixed Term Full Time appointment (80 hours per fortnight)
until the 30/05/2027 with the possibility of
extension(s).
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 Clinical Nurse Manager to join the Broome
Hospital’s Paediatric and Special Care Nursery unit at Broome
Hospital.
- 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
Midwife/Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia.
- Demonstrated ability to provide nursing leadership and
advanced clinical skills in an environment of change and
evolution of service delivery.
- Demonstrated experience in the coordination of human,
physical and financial resources for the delivery of
cost-effective quality nursing care
- Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality
improvement programs and clinical risk management.
- Demonstrated evidence of effective communication, conflict
resolution and negotiation skills.
- Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory
requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability
Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impact
on employment, people management and service delivery.
Position Profile:
To provide professional nursing leadership and clinical
management across the Paediatrics Unit and Special Care Nursery at
Broome Regional Health Campus, ensuring the delivery of
best‑practice, high‑quality, and cost‑effective patient care within
a rural and remote regional resource facility.
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 Melissa Stewart on 0408 913 638.
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.
