Overview
Discover the rewarding opportunities of nursing in country Western Australia! Enjoy a fulfilling career with competitive salaries, professional growth, and a supportive community. Experience the unique beauty of the outback, pristine beaches, and vibrant local culture. Make a real difference in the lives of diverse populations while enjoying a balanced lifestyle. Join us and be part of a dedicated team committed to exceptional healthcare. Your adventure awaits!
How to Apply
Applicants are requested to apply online
Please provide the following information/documents as part of your application:
* A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
* A 200-word statement addressing the following:
o Your motivation for wanting to work in country Western Australia
o Your preferred work location (if applicable) WA Country Health Service - Google My Maps
o A summary of your nursing experience, including how you have applied your skills in current and/or previous roles including any specialty experience you may have (e.g. Emergency, Cancer Services, Mental Health, etc.)
* The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Qualification and registration requirements
Where can a nursing career with WA Country Health Service take you?
Important Information To Note
* The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
* Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process however applicants may be contacted to request additional information.
* Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Being successful to the pool does not guarantee you a job offer.
* Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 June 2026.
What We Offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
* Location specific benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave.
* Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
* Professional Development opportunities
* Continuous learning opportunities
* 12% Superannuation Guarantee
* WA Country Health Service supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
* Visa application support for International/Visa candidates
* 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.
Position Profile
Midwife: The primary responsibility of the Midwife is to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based midwifery care for clients within the scope of practice of a Midwife. To provide clinical supervision for Newly Qualified Midwives and students, dependant on level of experience.
Midwife – Caseload: To provide competent, holistic, evidence-based midwifery care within the scope of a Midwife, within a caseload model of care (known as Midwife Group Practice). Provides continuity of midwifery care throughout the continuum of pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period.
The occupant of this position is required to demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational values, safety and quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation including Confidentiality and Work Health and Safety policies is mandatory.
Area Profile
The WA Country Health Service has a strong network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Regional Nursing and Midwifery teams are committed to the care of our patients and the improvement of the health of our community, acknowledging the challenges that remoteness and isolation bring. The nurses across our regions are focused on the provision of excellence in person and family centered care and are proud of the contribution they make every day to patient experiences, collaborative partnerships with the multi-disciplinary teams and the functioning of our hospitals and services. As practitioners, we value our workforce and are committed to creating opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, skills specialisation and career progression.
Our Directorate actively supports and encourages diversity and inclusion across all occupational groups through the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at accessing and improving employment and mentoring opportunities for all people. Our strategies are located at www.wacountry.health.wa.gov.au
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact the Wendy Milne on 0499 943 595
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).
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
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
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.
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