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Form of work
SalaryTo be successful, you will have...
- Leadership experience and demonstrated advanced clinical practice in diverse environments relevant to the role.
- Advanced interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills and negotiation skills
- The capacity to work effectively in a team environment and the ability to lead, develop and manage a team
- Knowledge and application of human resource management principles and practice
- knowledge and incorporation of quality and risk management within practice
- Commitment to continuing education
Position Profile:
Provides management and clinical leadership within the general ward, and Renal unit to ensure safe effective and efficient service provision. Provides support to the Coordinator of Nursing & Midwifery in developing and implementing goals for general ward, and Renal unit service provision including human and material resource management, safety and quality agenda and governance processes. Mentors, manages and performance develops staff under direct supervision.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances
- Relocation allowance (For further information refer to “Belong” and “Relocation incentive” attachments)
- 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
- Flexible working and leave arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities
- 11% Superannuation Guarantee
- WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
- 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.
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).
Area Profile
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Karen McCumstie on 08 9941 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.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
