With 3.0 FTE
available, appointments may be offered on a permanent or
fixed-term basis at various hours per fortnight, with the
possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
We are seeking
experienced and passionate Child Health Nurses to join our
Community Health team at Hedland Health Campus in the Pilbara,
delivering
high‑quality
care to children and families.
To be successful, you will
have...
- Possession of, or
substantial progression towards, the attainment of a
Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Health Nursing
through and accredited educational
institutional.
- Understanding of the
Principles of Primary Health Care and its application to
practice.
- Demonstrated
effective interpersonal written and verbal communication
skills and ability to communicate across a diverse spectrum
of the population.
- Demonstrated
knowledge and understanding of cultural issues and social
determinants, particularly relating to Aboriginal and
culturally linguistically diverse communities in regional
areas.
Position
Profile:
Promotes the health and wellbeing of
children, families and specific community groups using a range
of health promotion, health surveillance and early
intervention strategies that are based on the principles of
Primary Health care and service priorities.
Want to know more about this
role: We encourage you to contact Anna Lyon on 08 9174
1302.
Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached Job Description Form.
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.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based
allowances (if applicable) 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.
- 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
Port Hedland is a dynamic coastal town in
the Pilbara region of Western Australia, famous for its
stunning beaches, rich cultural heritage and role as one of the
world’s largest iron ore export hubs. Located about 1,500 km
north of Perth, it offers a unique blend of career opportunity
and lifestyle. With a population of around 14,000, Port Hedland
boasts modern amenities, schools, health services, and a strong
sense of community. Residents enjoy a year-round outdoor
lifestyle, spectacular sunsets over the Indian Ocean and easy
access to fishing, boating and camping adventures.
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 twelve (12)
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.
