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SalaryAn opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Director of Nursing to join the Meekatharra Health Services Team – Midwest.
To be successful, you will have...
- Advanced clinical skills and previous experience in working within aged and acute care, including an emergency department environment.
- Ability as a leader/coordinator in diverse team environments.
- Highly developed communication skills and proven ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Commitment to providing best practice aged care.
- Commitment to delivering clinical services to the community and achieving high quality outcomes.
- Experience in management of financial, human and physical resources and the achievement of agreed strategic outcomes.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and health regulating Acts, experience and understanding of legislative obligations.
Position Profile:
Responsible for the effective management, development and leadership of the Health Service to ensure best practice delivery of hospital, aged residential and community-based services. Responsible for developing cooperative relationships with local communities and organisations.
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 Cindy Appleton on 08 9981 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/
