WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Kimberley – Broome WA
$137,294 - $137,294 a year
Full time, Contract
1d ago, from Western Australia Department of Health
This position is offered as a Fixed Term Full Time appointment (80 hours per fortnight) until the 30/05/2027 with the possibility of extension(s).
Come for the adventure and stay for the people, scenery andamazing sunsets ... Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the Kimberley community AND work and play in one of the most sought-after and photographed locations in Australia.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Manager to join the Broome Hospital's Paediatric and Special Care Nursery unit at Broome Hospital.
* Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave.
* Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
* As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.
To be successful, you will have...
* Eligible for registration in the category of Midwife/Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Demonstrated ability to provide nursing leadership and advanced clinical skills in an environment of change and evolution of service delivery.
* Demonstrated experience in the coordination of human, physical and financial resources for the delivery of cost-effective quality nursing care
* Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality improvement programs and clinical risk management.
* Demonstrated evidence of effective communication, conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
* Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.
Position Profile
To provide professional nursing leadership and clinical management across the Paediatrics Unit and Special Care Nursery at Broome Regional Health Campus, ensuring the delivery of best‐practice, high‐quality, and cost‐effective patient care within a rural and remote regional resource facility.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
* Location based allowances including:
* Additional North West paid leave
* District Allowance - regional specific
* Air‐conditioning subsidy allowance.
* Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
* 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.
* Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
* Professional Development opportunities
* Continuous learning opportunities
* WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
* As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.
Area Profile
WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Melissa Stewart on 9194 2852.
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 their suitability for this position.
* A 2-3 page maximum 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/recentsupervisor or manager.
Selection Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description Form
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 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.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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 smokefree environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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