This position is
available on a permanent full-time basis (76 hours per
fortnight).
An opportunity
exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the
Derby Community Health team.
Derby, Where
the adventure begins! Come for the adventure and stay for the
people, sunsets and scenery. The town of Derby is located 220
kilometres north east of Broome on the tidal mud flats along the
edge of the King Sound. It has the highest tidal range of any port
in Australia and being the closest town and therefore the ideal
steppingstone to the awesome gorges of the Gibb River Road and the
spectacular display of the Horizontal Waterfalls and Buccaneer
Archipelago. Experience the magic of the Kimberley!
To be
successful, you will have...
- Eligible
for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated commitment
in the application of Primary Health Care Principles and a
Community Development approach to practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge
of cultural factors and social determinants, particularly as
they relate to Aboriginal Health.
- Demonstrated ability to
function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary,
multi sectorial and interagency team.
- Excellent interpersonal,
verbal and written communication skills including via the use
of computer programs.
- Current
C Class drivers Licence and an ability and willingness to
travel including overnight stays away from home.
Position
Profile:
The Clinical
Nurse / School Health Nurse is responsible for providing a high
level of primary health care to achieve the optimum state of health
for individuals, families and communities with the emphasis in the
area of School Health.
Want
to know more about this role: We encourage you to contact
Ruth Southern on 08 9193 3263.
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 (2-3 page maximum) 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
travel concession
- Air-Conditioning subsidy
allowance (if applicable)
- On call
allowances
- 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.
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 and Torres Strait
Islander 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.
