AddressClinical Nurse - Cancer Services
About Us
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.
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
Esperance (Kepa Kurl) is a town on the south coast of Western Australia. Its beaches include calm Blue Haven, and West Beach, with its surf breaks. Nearby, Cape Le Grand National Park has beaches like Lucky Bay, plus heathlands and wildflowers. Offshore, the Recherche Archipelago islands shelter fur seals and sea lions. On Middle Island, Lake Hillier is a striking shade of pink. In town, Pink Lake is sometimes pink.
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 Esperance please visit : Esperance - Destination - Tourism Western Australia
About the OPPORTUNITY
This is for a Permanent Part Time appointment at 45.6 hours per fortnight at Esperance Health Campus.
The Goldfields Cancer Service is comprised of a diverse team of locally based health professionals and visiting specialists.
Key responsibilities include:
The primary responsibility of the Clinical NurseCancer Services is to manage coordinate and deliver competent care for patients using leadership and advanced nursing skills and knowledge relevant to the practice setting.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Lorinda Crawford on 08 9080 5***.
About You
The successful applicant will:
- Demonstrated advance practice within the relevant practice setting.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in planning coordination and decision making within the relevant practice setting.
- Demonstrated well developed team leadership and membership skills.
Why working 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.
- 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 requested to apply online
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.
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.
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
