AddressWA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
Ever considered a career in the country? 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.
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
About the OPPORTUNITY
A rewarding and interesting role where you will:
- Provide clinically appropriate service, leadership, education and consultancy to patients, and coordinate weekday clinic services to the local communities including rural/remote locations.
- Coordinate primary health care service delivery including immunisation services chronic disease management, health promotion and education for the community,
- Support access for visiting medical clinics and coordinate and participate in the on call after hour’s nursing emergency service.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Carol Erlank on 0429 614 ***.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Effective leadership skills (organisational, supervisory, caseload management and problem-solving skills)
- Extensive clinical experience including assessment skills, triage and emergency management skills, clinical problem solving and understanding of chronic disease management.
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of primary health care principles and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting.
Why work 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 including:
11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowance
Application Instructions
Applicants are to submit:
- A detailed resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements; and
- 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 criteria.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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:
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.
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
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 high-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.
