Senior Nursing Officer

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

VCID No. 881742

Position Profile: The Department of Health are seeking experienced and highly motivated professionals to join our team within the Chief Nursing and Midwifery Office.

The successful candidate will provide high level support and advice to the Principal Nursing Advisor. You will actively participate in the planning, development and implementation of key strategic projects and policies.  

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development, planning, coordination, and the implementation of key initiatives, strategies and policy that have an impact on the nursing and midwifery workforce. 
• Maintain an expert awareness of relevant trends and issues in relation to nursing and midwifery research, workforce, policy, practice, legislation and regulation at a local, national and global level that may impact nursing and midwifery.
• Initiate, develop, coordinate, implement, monitor and evaluate relevant projects associated with local, national and international nursing and midwifery legislation, regulation, policy and practice; and in accordance with government and departmental objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project management documentation, including communication plans and stakeholder engagement to ensure the effectiveness of strategic projects.

To be considered for this role, you must be eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

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 click here. 
• Access to salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements

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.

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.

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 30 June 2025.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
  
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Jill Law, Senior Nursing Advisor on 08 6373 2***.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

Applicants are advised to write 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.

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.