Clinical Nurse

  • Kununurra
  • Wa Country Health Service
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent or Fixed Term appointments at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.  Are you a UK Passport Holder, keen to live and work in beautiful regional Western Australia? Good news……  New working Holiday (subclass 417) visa arrangements  for eligible UK passport holders means WACHS can offer fixed term contracts of up to 3 years. International applicants with suitable experience & qualifications are encouraged to apply and must include a copy of their current Visa with their application documents. 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 care and problem solving skills within the relevant practice setting. Demonstrated well-developed team leadership and membership skills. Demonstrated well-developed communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates incorporation of quality and risk management within practice Position Profile: The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse is to manage, coordinate and deliver competent highly skilled nursing for patients, using leadership and knowledge relevant to the practice setting. 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. Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing Relocation allowance (For further information refer to “Belong” and “Relocation incentive” attachments) 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. Flexible working and leave arrangements  Professional Development opportunities   Continuous learning opportunities 11% Superannuation Guarantee WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.  The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months -  WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program. 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 Cecil Stones on 08 9166 4644. Eligibility to Apply:   Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.   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 Cover Letter and CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager. A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF).  The following should be noted: The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. 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 30/06/2025.   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 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 is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 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. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED