Clinical Nurse

 Ever considered a career in the country? The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program is available to support new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles.  It is available to new and existing nurses working full-time, part-time on fixed-term and permanent contracts across 76 select sites. Eligible nurses and midwives may receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12-months.

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 OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Nurses to work within our Cancer Services Department at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus. Previous experience working within Cancer Services is essential. We currently have 1.0 FTE available. Permanent full time or part time appointment is possible.   

Part-Time hours are subject to operational requirements and will be negotiated with the manager.

The Goldfields Cancer Service is comprised of a diverse team of locally based health professionals and visiting specialists.

Available services at Kalgoorlie Health Campus include:

• Level 4 Outreach Medical Oncology Service
• Level 4 Chemotherapy Unit
• Level 3 Haematology Service
• Tele-Oncology Service

 Key responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this position is to deliver safe and evidence-based care to patients within the Cancer Services practice setting, and to perform the role of clinical expert for the unit, providing professional advice and assistance in relation to clinical standards and practice, in conjunction with the Nursing Manager.

About You:

The successful applicant will have:

• Advanced skills and competence in the provision of patient assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of delivery of care, within the practice setting.
• Advanced team leadership and membership skills.
• Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Jo Thomsen on 08 9080 58***or **********@health.wa.gov.au

About the REGION

Why work for us?

 This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct and positive contribution to your community, and to work within collaborative and caring work environment. In addition, you will enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:

•  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
• Subsidised accommodation provided (subject to availability)

Application Instructions:

Applicants are advised to provide:

• A comprehensive CV clearly listing your professional achievements with the names and email addresses of two (2) professional referees (one of your referees should be your current supervisor or manager)
• A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and abilities as they relate to the position and what you will bring to the role.
• A statement addressing the selection crietria (see attached JDF).

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.

Subsequent Vacancies

Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies in accordance with Part 2 of the Commissioner’s Instructions No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies, 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.

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