Salary: RN SRN Level 7 $150,046 p.a. (plus 11% superannuation)
Location: Northam
Unit/Division: Wheatbelt
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: 00617877
Closing Date: 2024-07-04 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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This is a Permanent or Fixed Term Full Time appointment with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.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.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.Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.Position Profile: Reporting to the Western Wheatbelt District Operations Manager, provides high-level clinical leadership, management and governance to the Northam Health Service in partnership with Regional Teams, health care providers, non-health agencies, community members and consumers. Ensures the maintenance of professional nursing standards and fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement and improving patient safety.The occupant of this position is required to demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational values, safety and quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation including Confidentiality and Work Health and Safety policies is mandatory.Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances