Position Profile
This position provides Community nursing and delivery of school health in accordance with School Level Agreements.
Promotes and maintains collaborative relationships with the Department of Education and a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
Eligibility for Registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Evidence of recent post graduate nursing experience with demonstrated advanced nursing knowledge and skills.
Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate across a diverse spectrum of the population.
Understanding of the principles of primary health care and the application to community health service delivery.
Current C class driver's licence and ability to travel within the region as required including overnight stays.
ACLS (or equivalent)
What We Offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
Location based allowances including:
Additional NorthWest paid leave
District Allowance - regional specific
Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
Paid study leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
Generous salary packaging benefits:
Up to $**** on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
Up to $**** on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
Access to renovated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.
Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
Continuous learning opportunities
WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
As a WAC Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds.
Please see attached flyer for further details.
About the Area
The Pilbara is WA's second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory border to the east.
The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the Pilbara's southern reaches border the Midwest and Goldfields regions.
The region covers a total area of 507,896 sq km (including offshore islands).
Most of the inhabitants are in the western third, whereas the eastern third is largely desert with few inhabitants.
Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to the State, providing 2 of the State's largest export revenue earners – iron ore and liquefied natural gas.
Contact
We encourage you to contact Anna Lyon on **********
Eligibility to Apply
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies.
You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.
AHPRA Registration
To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA).
If you are not eligible for registration, please do not continue this application and contact the person named in the advert for further advice.
Application Instructions
Write a statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the Work-Related Requirements outlined in the attached JDF.
Provide a comprehensive CV clearly listing your professional achievements with the names and email addresses of two (2) professional referees (one of your referees should be your current supervisor or manager)
If you experienced difficulties, please contact Employee Services on ******** 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.
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.
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.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act ****, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).
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