We are
seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Nurse to join our
Renal Services team at the Western Australian Country Health
Service. This role focuses on providing education and support for
clients with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) stages 1 to 5 and End
Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), aiming to enhance health outcomes
through proactive care and education.
As a
Clinical Nurse in our Renal Services team, you
will:
- Deliver
clinical and educational services to referred patients,
ensuring high-quality care.
- Consult
with inpatients suffering from CKD and diabetes, developing
individualised care plans.
- Collaborate with key
stakeholders to provide relevant information and assistance to
clients and their families in decision-making
processes.
- Participate in
preventive kidney health promotion initiatives and work with
various service providers to implement best-practice
strategies.
- Oversee
the planning, implementation, and evaluation of CKD services in
the region, contributing to quality care and continuous
improvement efforts.
Our
ideal candidate will have the following:
- Experience in Chronic
Kidney Disease process management and education.
- Demonstrated knowledge
in prevention strategies applicable to CKD
management.
- A
current C or C-A class driver’s licence.
- Knowledge of Equal
Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety
principles.
- An
understanding and respect of Aboriginal culture and the ability
to effectively engage with Aboriginal clients.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Provide
individualised, quality clinical care to patients with CKD and
ESKD.
- Facilitate appropriate
clinical education and support to health service staff,
clients, and their families.
- Actively
participate in clinical discharge planning and follow-up
care.
- Coordinate patient care
in collaboration with other health professionals, utilising a
problem-solving approach.
- Monitor
and implement nursing practice standards, promoting clinical
governance within the department.
If you’re
ready to take on this rewarding role and make a significant impact
in renal care, please apply. We look forward to hearing from
you!
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
To
learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job
Description Form and contact Nancy Mwauluka on
08 9080 5790.
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
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.
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
