Are you a Nurse Practitioner with experience in aged care who wants to be a part of a team that supports and improves the health of its people and community?
We are seeking applications from enthusiastic and experienced Nurse Practitioners to provide high quality outreach visiting services to patients in residential aged care facilities, in a supportive and collaborative team environment.
We have 2 immediate vacancies:
A) 1 x Permanent Part-Time at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per fortnight) Job Share arrangements may be considered and
B) 1 x Fixed Term Full-Time for 6 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency.
What is our Nurse Practitioner role?
The Residential Care Line Service based in Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH), is Western Australia’s only State-wide, Nurse Practitioner led outreach service providing support to residential aged care staff to provide care in place.
Our passionate team of nurses work collaboratively with residential aged care facility (RACF) staff and practitioners, providing clinical excellence, expert knowledge and education to empower RACF staff to improve the quality-of-life of older people living in residential care, supporting their choice to receive care in their ‘own home’.
We are seeking enthusiastic and innovative Nurse Practitioners, from primary care or hospital settings with aged care expertise to join our team as leaders, responsible for providing:
- Expert aged care clinical consultation, and advice to staff working in residential aged care, through on-site visits, phone or via telehealth.
- Education and mentorship aimed at up-skilling and empowering staff:
- working in the residential aged care setting in Western Australia and
- Residential Care Line Service team members.
- Advanced clinical leadership in line with organisational core values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity; acts as a role model, providing leadership, support, team building and change management through respect, recognition, and collaboration.
Applicants will be required to support a roster that operates from 0800- 1800 Monday - Sunday.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Joanne Rigby, Nurse Practitioner, Residential Care Line Service via: joanne.rigby@health.wa.gov.au or 0429 977 818 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.
What we offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:
- Salary packaging to increase take home pay
- Professional and location-based allowances
- Career development opportunities
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Discounted public transport
- Continuous learning
- Paid study leave
- Diverse and inclusive culture
We think you’ll like it here
Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.
Interested to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online via www.jobs.wa.gov.au. Please allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Your application should include:
- A Cover Letter (max 3 pages), explaining why you are applying for this role and providing examples to address Selection Criteria 2-6 to demonstrate what you bring to the position, in particular relating to knowledge and experience relevant to aged care. (JDF is attached for reference).
- A Detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
- References- The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
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.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Joanne Rigby, Nurse Practitioner, Residential Care Line Service via: joanne.rigby@health.wa.gov.au or 0429 977 818.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.
