This position is available on a fixed-term and permanent full-time basis (76 hours per fortnight). Fixed-term appointments may be extended and/or lead to permanency.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Manager to join the Public Health team in Geraldton, Midwest.
Nestled on Western Australia's Coral Coast, located about 420 km north of Perth, Geraldton offers a relaxed coastal and community orientated lifestyle with all the amenities of a modern regional city. The city has a thriving arts scene, supported by galleries and community initiatives, and a growing café culture that adds vibrancy to the town centre.
To be successful, you will have...
* Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Significant public health nursing experience.
* Demonstrated experience in the management and delivery of comprehensive public health programs including communicable and non communicable disease control.
* Highly developed leadership, management and communication skills, including liaising and negotiating with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.
* Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work Health and Safety, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.
Position Profile:
Provides leadership and guidance to the Midwest Public Health nursing team. Works collaboratively with key stakeholders to coordinate regional screening and control programs for diseases of public health importance and participates in follow up on notifiable and infectious diseases including outbreak control programs. Provides public health support and expertise to WACHS staff and other professionals and stakeholders in the community. Supports and participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health strategies to promote, protect and improve health in regional WA.
Want to know more about this role: We encourage you to contact Michaela Blomqvist on 0418 477 ***.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
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).
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following information as part of your application:
* A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
* A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.
* A document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF).
* The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
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