Clinical Nurse

Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program

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.

This is a permanent or fixed term appointment at various hours per fortnight with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile: In collaboration with the community-based Step Up Step Down (SUSD) organisation, undertakes assessments, and plans, implements and evaluates recovery based and consumer focused Community Mental Health nursing care to consumers of the regional SUSD facility as part of the Goldfields Community Mental Health service.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with psychiatric disorders and treatment interventions, and principles of community based, and recovery focussed mental health care and illness prevention.
• Demonstrated well developed written and verbal communication, negotiating and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with clients from a variety of cultural and ethnic groups.
• A working knowledge of the WA Mental Health Act (2014) and other relevant legislation.

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:

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Kim Pedler on 08 9088 6***.

Why working for us: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds (flyer attached)
• 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
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• District Allowance – regional specific
• Relocation allowance if applicable.
• Subsidised housing (subject to availability)

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via the ‘apply for job’ button below. Please provide the following documents and information as part of your application:

• A detailed resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
• A written statement addressing the work-related requirements in the JDF of no more than 2-3 pages.

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

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.  Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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