Clinical Nurse Specialist - Remote | WA Country Health Service
Permanent full time position at 80 hours per fortnight.
Position Overview
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team within a primary healthcare framework in partnership with the community and other organisations, providing planned, coordinated and comprehensive primary health and emergency care to families and individuals of that community.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave.
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
- The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program.
- Location based allowances: additional North West paid leave, District Allowance – regional specific, Annual travel subsidy (ALTC), Air‑conditioning subsidy allowance.
- Heavily subsidised housing – Government Regional Officer Housing.
- Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
- Salary packaging: up to $9,010 on benefits such as mortgage, rent or other living expenses; up to $2,650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire; access to novated leasing for a pre‑tax car and expenses.
- Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
- Professional Development and continuous learning opportunities.
- 12% Superannuation Guarantee.
- Flexible working practices and consideration for flexible work/roster options where operationally appropriate.
- Employee discounts across some private health care funds.
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health, and how these impact on employment and service delivery.
- Knowledge and understanding of the principles of Primary Health Care and Community Development.
- Broad nursing experience with recent accident and emergency skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a remote Aboriginal community or cross‑cultural setting.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Well developed problem solving and negotiation skills.
- Pharmacology competency or working towards same.
About The Town
Located in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, Marble Bar is famously known as Australia’s hottest, with summer temperatures often exceeding 38°C for days on end. Established in 1893 during the gold rush, it boasts a rich history and unique landscapes, including the striking jasper bar that gave the town its name. Today, Marble Bar offers a close‑knit community, rugged outback beauty and access to mining and resource industry opportunities. If you’re looking for adventure and a true outback experience, Marble Bar is the place to be.
Contact & Application Instructions
We encourage you to contact Kath Robertson on 08 9174 1042.
Applicants are requested to apply online at.
- 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 experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). 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.
Subsequent Vacancies
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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.
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 1984, 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).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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