This position is
offered for Full Time & Part Time appointment on a permanent,
fixed-term or casual basis. If appointed on a fixed term or
casual basis there is the possibility of extensions and/or
permanency.
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 to join
Broome Hospital’s Medical and Surgical Ward, WACHS
Kimberley
- 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 Registered Nurse by the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated advanced
nursing skills within area of practice.
- Demonstrated advanced
skills in planning, coordination, and decision-making, within
relevant practice setting.
- Demonstrated
well-developed communication and interpersonal
skills.
- Demonstrated
incorporation of quality and risk management within
practice.
- Demonstrated
well-developed team leadership and mentorship skills including
evidenced of conflict resolution and negotiation
skills.
- Commitment to own
ongoing education and teaching in area of
expertise.
Position
Profile:
The primary
responsibility of the Clinical Nurse is to manage, coordinate and
deliver competent nursing care for patients, using leadership and
advanced clinical nursing skills and knowledge relevant to the
General Medical department. Acts as a clinical resource and
provides advanced clinical supervision and support for registered
nurses, enrolled nurses, and assistants in nursing. Provides
support, direction, orientation and education to staff and
patients. Acts as a role model in the provision of holistic care.
Assists the Clinical Nurse Manager in all areas of unit
management.
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 Priya Fitzwilliam on 9194 2673.
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 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.
