Clinical Nurse Specialist - Public Health

Salary: RN SRN Level 2 $121,497 p.a. pro rata
Location: Kalgoorlie
Unit/Division: Goldfields ->Public Health
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: 00616227
Closing Date: 2024-01-22 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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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
Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at
About the OPPORTUNITY
This is a Fixed Term Full-Time position until 16/06/2024 with the possibility of extension(s).
The Public Health Unit sits within Goldfields Population Health. The team is comprised of a Public Health Physician, a Clinical Nurse Manager, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Nurses, a Case Management Officer, Aboriginal Health Promotion Officers and Admin Assistants.
The Public Health Unit coordinates and manages communicable disease prevention and control including:

• Communicable disease control
• Sexual health
• Regional immunisation coordination
• Trachoma control
• Public health disaster preparedness and planning
• Rheumatic Heart Disease
• Aboriginal environmental health

We also support infection control programs, maintain the needle and syringe program and provide case management for people living with HIV.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Claire Woollacott on 08 9080 8200
About You
The successful applicant will show:

• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of comprehensive Public Health programs.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care practice including disease control principles.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of cultural factors and social determinants of health particularly Aboriginal Health.

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.

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information

. * Access to generous salary packaging arrangements

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Application Instructions
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
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain 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.
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.
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.