Assistant In Nursing

About Us

The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.

Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.

Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.

About the REGION

Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA

For more information about living in Kalgoorlie please visit :Move to Kal - Kalgoorlie - Move to Kal

About the OPPORTUNITY

We currently have 2.00 FTE to fill on a Permanent Full Time and/or Permanent Part Time basis on the Dialysis Unit at Kalgoorlie Health Campus.

Part Time hours to be negotiated with the manager to meet operational requirements.

Gaburu Dialysis Unit

This is a stand-alone dialysis service provided at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital for patients with end stage renal disease from across the region.  Treatment is provided by Registered Nurses six days per week, with access to local Physicians and the services of a visiting Nephrologist.  The unit currently has seven chairs which enable it dialyse up to 28 patients three times weekly. Staff also provide care to patients in the region undergoing Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis in conjunction with the Home Dialysis Unit at Royal Perth Hospital 

Key responsibilities include:

The primary responsibility of an Assistant in Nursing is to the provide nursing care for patients within the scope of practice of an Assistant in Nursing and deliver quality patient care in consultation with, and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Jo Thomsen on 08 9080 5***

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in Nursing work in acute care)
  OR Evidence of successful completion of either: a) Stage 1-3 (50% completion) of a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) approved Bachelor of Nursing Program or b) Stage 1-4 (50% completion) of an NMBA approved dual Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) program and academic good standing; and current and ongoing course enrolment (including evidence of current successful completion of Basic Life Support, Manual/Safe Handling and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training (inclusive of COVID-19 IPC training).
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, written and verbal, inclusive of numeric skills.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge of safe manual handling procedures, including patient handling.

Why work for us: In addition to the opportunity to make a direct and positive contribution to the community, you will work in a collaborative and caring work environment and you will enjoy an amazing range of 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.
• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• 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
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working and leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances
• District Allowance – Region Specific

Application Instructions

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria no longer than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Diversity Statement

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.

Similar Vacancy

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.

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 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.

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
 
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED