This vacancy may be filled
as a Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time
appointment.
Overview of the Role:
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Oncology Haematology, you will
play a pivotal role in improving the quality and continuity of care
for patients undergoing systemic treatment for cancer and other
non-malignant conditions. You will work collaboratively across
various disciplines within the health service to ensure that all
clients receive the highest level of care and support throughout
their journey.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and professional
experience in Oncology Haematology.
- Strong understanding and application of safety and quality
improvement principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a
commitment to patient-centred care.
- Proven leadership abilities that align with organisational
values.
- Capability to utilise digital health technologies and train
others in their application.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a vital resource for staff and patients in Oncology
Haematology across the region.
- Provide comprehensive clinical coordination and specialist
nursing knowledge within the organisation.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of best
practice guidelines for cancer care.
- Mentor and support multi-disciplinary services, promoting
high standards of care.
- Lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives
within Oncology and Haematology services.
This position is located at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus.
Kalgoorlie is Australia’s largest Outback city where mining,
history and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeast of
Perth.
Working
with WA Country Health Service - Goldfields
Area Profile
The Goldfields region of the WA Country Health Service covers
the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia. The region is
located in the south eastern corner of Western Australia and covers
770,488 sq km (including offshore islands). The WA Country Health
Service Goldfields consists of two main health campuses located in
Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in
Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally
rich region with a number of Aboriginal communities spread out
across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an
Aboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total
population, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as
Aboriginal – this in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per
cent. The region supports a wide range of industry, including
mining, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism. Mining is the
predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region,
with a well-established agricultural sector in the south.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job
Description Form and contact Jo Thomsen on
(08) 9080 5887.
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
- Flexible working and leave arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities
- 12% Superannuation Guarantee
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 how you meet the essential
criteria listed on the job description form.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more
than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached 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 available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au
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).
Application Instructions
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the
selection criteria on the attached JDF and provide a detailed
resume and cover letter which summarises your experience and how
you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents
should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online
application process as you will be required to answer various
questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
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 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.
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.
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential
requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions
in the public sector.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after,
4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
