Location: KalgoorlieUnit/Division: WACHS - GoldfieldsWork Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part TimeWe are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Nurse experienced in Paediatrics to work within our specialised team in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia!This is a fixed term full time or part time opportunity with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive ProgramThe Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations.
Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months.
Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria.This position is located at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus.
Kalgoorlie is Australia's largest Outback city where mining, history, and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeast of Perth.As the Clinical Nurse – Paediatrics you will manage, coordinate, and deliver competent nursing care for patients, using leadership and advanced nursing skills and knowledge relevant to the paediatrics practice setting.To be successful in this role you will have the following:Three years clinical practice experience in paediatric nursing.Demonstrated advanced nursing practice within the relevant practice setting.Demonstrated well-developed team leadership and membership skills.Demonstrated well-developed communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.Demonstrates incorporation of quality and risk management within practice.Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services, and Work Health and Safety.Area ProfileThe Goldfields region of the WA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia.
The region is located in the south-eastern corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq.
km (including offshore islands).
The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman.
The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups, and an Aboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal – this in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent.
The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism.
Mining is the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the south.Why work for us?The Western Australian Country Health Service offers our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:Eligibility toward the Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive ProgramPaid Study LeaveGenerous Salary Packaging BenefitsUp to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meals and entertainmentAccess to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expensesFlexible working and leave arrangementsProfessional Development opportunities11.5% Superannuation GuaranteeAs a WA Country Health Service employee you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds.
Please see attached flyer for further details.How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online at provide the following information as part of your application:A detailed CV that clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed on the job description form.A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.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).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.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at: 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 and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
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