Nurse Practitioner

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time appointments. Multiple Positions available in various regions.Position Profile: We are seeking to appoint suitably experienced applicants to Nurse Practitioner (Cancer Services) positions.In this role you will provide advanced nursing assessment, diagnosis, care and intervention to patients and families within the scope of practice of a Nurse Practitioner in Cancer Services. You will provide high-level clinical nursing, leadership, and governance within the WA Country Health Service (WACHS), including the clinical leadership of cancer nursing services and programs in partnership with key internal and external stakeholders. You will provide support to the Regional Executive Director and Regional Director of Nursing and Midwifery in developing and implementing WACHS strategic directions including progressing the health reform strategy, continuous quality improvement and improving patient safety.Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.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 An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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.This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 28/04/2025

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

. * 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

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Christine Henneker on 0418 825 201.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more 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.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 vehiclesLodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.