AddressClinical Nurse
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What’s great about working for WACHS – Pilbara
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Opportunities exist for talented, enthusiastic Clinical Nurses to join Roebourne Hospital – West Pilbara.
- Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and additional annual leave
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
To be successful, you will have...
- Clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidenced based nursing care within the relevant practice setting
- Advanced skills in planning, coordination and decision making
- Well-developed team leadership and membership skills
- High level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Position Profile:
The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse is to manage, coordinate and deliver a high standard of nursing care for patients, using leadership and advanced nursing skills and knowledge relevant to the practice setting.
What we can offer you: 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 attachments or the following links: Belong (health.wa.gov.au) WA Health Relocation Incentives FAQs)
- 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. For further information click here.
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
About the Area: Roebourne is situated 40 km east of the city of Karratha Karratha is Calling and 18 km South of Point Samson Point Samson Peninsula: Your Travel Guide | Australia's North West (australiasnorthwest.com) a popular relaxed and picturesque coastal village with beautiful beaches, famous for its fish and chips and delicious fresh seafood and great fishing options. Roebourne is also an access point for Millstream-Chichester National Park, via the North West Coastal Highway and the unsealed Roebourne-Munjina Road.
Roebourne was the first-ever town to be established between Geraldton and Darwin, Roebourne holds the proud title of the oldest surviving town in the North West. To the delight of pioneer history buffs, much of its early architecture is lovingly restored, and there are various heritage trails which take you back in time to discover one of the oldest surviving cultures on Earth. Roebourne, WA - Travel Guide 2022 | Australia's North West (australiasnorthwest.com)
There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Pilbara Region, to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health and living in the North West, please click Nursing and Midwifery Careers and to learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA. and Work With Us/In Their Words
Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Mary-Ann Moore on Tel: 08 9182 0***.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Sponsorship: Successful applicants who do not have Australian citizenship or permanent residency may be eligible for Visa sponsorship. Please email ***********@health.wa.gov.au for further information.
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 written statement addressing the work-related selection criteria in the JDF (maximum 2 pages)
- 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.
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such 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 vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 26/07/2024.
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.
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 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
