This is for a Permanent
Full-Time appointment at up to 80 hours per
fortnight.
An opportunity exists
for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join
the team at Marble Bar Nursing Post in
Pilbara.
To be successful, you will have...
- Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal
Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and
Health, and how these impact on employment and service
delivery.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Primary
Health Care and Community Development.
- Broad nursing experience with recent accident and emergency
skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part
of a multi-disciplinary team in a remote Aboriginal community
or cross-cultural setting.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication
skills (both written and verbal).
- Demonstrated well developed problem solving and negotiation
skills.
- Pharmacology competency or working towards same.
Position Profile:
To work as a member of a multidisciplinary team within a primary
healthcare framework in partnership with the community and other
organisations. To provide planned, coordinated and comprehensive
primary health and emergency care to families and individuals of
that community.
Want to know more about this role: We encourage
you to contact Christopher Glover on 08 9175 8333.
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 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
Welcome to Marble Bar, famously known as Australia’s hottest
town and rich in Pilbara history! Located about 150 km southeast of
Port Hedland, this unique outback community offers a lifestyle like
no other, rugged landscapes, fascinating geology and a strong sense
of community. Home to around 900 residents, Marble Bar combines
modern essentials with a laid-back country vibe. It’s a gateway to
incredible adventures: fossicking for gold, exploring ancient rock
formations and enjoying iconic local events like the Marble Bar Cup
and the quirky Undies Run. Living here means embracing the Pilbara
spirit; short commutes, friendly faces, and endless opportunities
to explore Western Australia’s remote beauty.
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.
