Nurse Manager

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
Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at
About the OPPORTUNITY
We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Manager (General Ward) for the Katanning Regional Hospital.
This is a rewarding and interesting role where you will:

• Maintain advanced skills and competence in the provision of evidence-based nursing care including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care delivery within the acute and aged care setting.
• Collaborate with the Director of Nursing/Health Service Manager to monitor and control budget allocation, including the establishment of staffing roster profiles, the management of staffing levels, and associated resources for predicted occupancy.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate the quality program across the Health Service, including liaising within the region for collation and analysis of performance indicators particularly those related to the National Standards and Aged Care Standards.

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Tina Jones on 08 9821 6200.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• The ability to lead and support a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the delivery of safe, high-quality care incorporating contemporary quality and risk management in the provision of consumer centred care.

Why work for us? The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:

• Relocation assistance

• Paid Study Leave
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits

• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment
• Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses
• Flexible work and leave arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities
• 11% Superannuation Guarantee

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.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.