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Form of work Salary:RN Level 1 $75,957 - $96,712 p.a pro rata (plus 11% superannuation)
Location:Bunbury
Unit/Division:South West - Nursing and Midwifery Services - Mental Health
Work Type:Casual, Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No:Pool Ref RNMH2024A
Closing Date:2024-12-02 4:00 PM
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in the beautiful South West Region of Western Australia?
Bunbury is the gateway to the South West and just a 2-hour drive south of Perth.
In the South West you can enjoy fantastic beaches, beautiful vineyards, forests, caves and more, all within a short drive from Bunbury and Busselton.
The Health Service providers within the South West region are looking to recruit suitably qualified Registered Nurses.
This is a Recruitment Pool for suitably qualified Registered Nurses covering:
Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
The following should be noted:
The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process however applicants may be contacted to provide additional information.
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 31/12/2024.
International applicants with suitable experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply and must include a copy of their AHPRA registration and current Visa with their application documents.
Position Profile: The Registered NurseMental Health is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high quality, client focussed care. The role plans and facilitates client activities in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary team and liaises with all members of the health care team, clients and carers to ensure patient care meets National Health and Mental Health Standards.
To enable you to safely work in an Acute Psychiatric Ward it is essential that you have experience in this area of speciality. If you do not have experience and have a strong interest in Mental Health it would be very favourably looked upon to have completed the Mental Health Commission MHA 2014 Training For Clinicians and also to be familiar with the https://www.chiefpsychiatrist.wa.gov.au website. You may find the MHPOD has useful online training in various Mental Health Issues.
Why work for us: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds (flyer attached)
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
Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Flexible working arrangements
Flexible leave arrangements
Other professional and location-based allowance
Generous Relocation Incentives for approved Interstate and International applicants is available as well as Visa Application support for International/Visa candidates
For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Leisa Dalton on 9722 1583 or Lincy Joseph on 9729 6137.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide:
A comprehensive CV and cover letter summarising your experience and professional qualifications.
A statement of no more than 2-3 pages addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF.
The names and contact details (email preferred) of two (2) recent professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager.
A copy of your current visa if non-resident.
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.
About WACHS: 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.
WACHS is committed to living our values. A key focus is on Community, where we apply: Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.
Commitment to Diversity: 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.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Temporary sponsorship may be considered for suitable applicants with the required experience, skills and who are able to commit to working and living in a rural town. To be eligible for a casual or fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
AHPRA Registration: To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). If you are not eligible for registration, please do not continue this application and contact the person named in the advertisement for further advice
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 may be subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check – if essential to location of employment. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
