This position is offered as a
Permanent Full-Time appointment (80 hours per
fortnight).
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 Broome Hospital’s
Maternity 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 effective Nursing and Midwifery 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 within the Maternity unit at Broome
Regional Health Campus, ensuring best practice, quality
cost-effective patient care in a rural and remote reginal 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 Millie Stewart on
9194 2852.
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.
