This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment through until the 30 June 2023, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Please note part time hours can be negotiated with the manager.
Eligibility to Apply: Pursuant to section 50(D) Equal Opportunity Act, the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal decent. Applicants for one position may be considered for similar positions.
All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWAD), Residential Aged Care Facility Worker Access Directions (ACWD) and the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWAD and/or ACWD.
Position Profile: We are seeking suitably experienced applicants to fill an SRN Level 2, Clinical Nurse Specialist-Oncology role. We also encourage Clinical Nurses and Registered Nurses to apply as there is the possibility of a supported development pathway to SRN2, and additional nursing positions available.
The role of the Clinical Nurse Specialist- Oncology is to work in partnership across all health areas to improve the quality and continuity of care and support provided to Aboriginal clients diagnosed with cancer.
Job Requirements: The key responsibilities of this position include:
- Acts as a cancer resource person for staff and Aboriginal patients and their significant others throughout the region
- Undertakes extensive community engagement, consultation and cultural maintenance
- Supports Aboriginal people to access cancer care and complete treatment
- Provides clinical cancer nursing knowledge and case management across the region
- Increase capability of Aboriginal Health Workers and Liaison Officers to provide cancer care on country.
- Demonstrates leadership and role modelling
- Promotes best practice and maintenance of clinical standards through setting and monitoring policy, from development through implementation and evaluation and facilitates change management as required to improve Aboriginal cancer patient’s outcomes.
The Job Description Form is attached for your reference.
Job Related Enquiries: Enquires are encouraged and should be directed to Christine Henneker (WACHS Cancer Nurse Practitioner) Ph 0418 825 201 or email Christine.henneker@health.wa.gov.au
Yarns with Regional Nurses and Regional Aboriginal Health Consultants can also be arranged.
Application Instructions:
- Please submit an application via email or the online system.
- If internet access is not available, please contact Christine Henneker and paper copies of the application package can be made available.
- Please supply a covering letter/statement that demonstrates how your skills and experience relate to the work-related requirements of this position as outlined in the JDF. Describe why you think that you are the most suitable person for this position
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/05/2023.
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
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.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
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.