Clinical Nurse Specialist - Public Health
Thisis for a Fixed Term Part Time appointment at up to 76 hours perfortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/orpermanency.
Anopportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic ClinicalNurse Specialist to join the Public Health team at GeraldtonHospital in the Midwest.
To besuccessful, you will have...
* Experience in diseasecontrol including understanding of public health issues andcoordination of disease control programs.
* Effective verbal andwritten skills, especially advocacy and negotiationskills.
* Theability to function independently and as part of ateam.
* Experience working inrural communities, particularly with Aboriginal people, and anunderstanding of Aboriginal culture.
* Demonstrated computerliteracy and an ability to utilise health informationmanagement systems, including data analysis andinterpretation.
* CurrentWA immunisation certificate or equivalentqualification.
* Eligiblefor / or in possession of a current C or C-A Class driverslicence or other specialised licence class.
PositionProfile:
Plans,implements and evaluates public health programs and managesdisease control programs at a regional level in collaborationwith the Clinical Nurse Manager Public Health and ConsultantPublic Health Medicine. Acts as a resource for other healthprofessionals in detection and control of communicable andnon-communicable diseases.
Wantto know more about this role: We encourage you tocontact Mary-Kate Walsh on 0447 331 ***.
SelectionCriteria: Please see the attached Job DescriptionForm.
Eligibility toApply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or bean Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa tolive and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanentappointments).
Pleaseprovide the following information as part of yourapplication:
* Adetailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to thisrole
* A coverletter outlining their suitability for thisposition.
* A 2-3page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listedon the Job Description Form (JDF)
* Thenames and contact details of two (2) professional referees -preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor ormanager.
Whatwe offer
In additionto the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range ofbenefits:
* Locationbased allowances (if applicable) including:
o Additional NorthWest paid leave
o DistrictAllowance - regional specific
o Annual travelsubsidy (ALTC)
o Air-conditioningsubsidy allowance.
* Paidstudy Leave assistance – regional specific as perEBA.
* Generoussalary packaging benefits:
o Up to $9010 on arange of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or othereveryday living expenses
o Up to $2650 onmeal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venuehire
o Access tonovated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car andexpenses.
* Continuous learningopportunities
* WACHSsupports flexible working practices and consideration will begiven to flexible work/roster options, where operationallyappropriate.
* As a WACountry Health Service employee, you're entitled to discountsacross some private health care funds. Please see attachedflyer for further details.
AreaProfile
Nestled onWestern Australia's Coral Coast, located about 420 km north ofPerth, Geraldton offers a relaxed coastal and communityorientated lifestyle with all the amenities of a modernregional city. The city has a thriving arts scene, supportedbygalleries and community initiatives and a growing cafe culturethat adds vibrancy to the town centre.
If youexperience difficulties while applying online, please contactEmployee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance duringbusiness hours.
OtherConditions: WA Health engages staff in positions oftrust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicantsto undertake criminal records screening and integrity checkingas part of the appointment process. Referees may also be askedto comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstrationof ethical behaviour.
Please notethis recruitment process requires completion of satisfactoryPre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer ofemployment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) isconditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able toperform the inherent requirements of the position. Anunsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employmentbeing withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHAPolicy for further information.
This vacancyis subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC)Check. For further information please refer to the WWC websiteat: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Whilst thisselection process will initially be used to fill the abovevacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacanciesthroughout the health service. In addition to this, should thesuccessful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy,then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected fromthis process. Both of these options remain valid for a periodof twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegateendorses the recruitment decision.
We arecommitted to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce whereevery employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that adiverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovationto meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of allbackgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a moreequitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, undersections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984,encourage applications from people living with a disability,Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguisticallydiverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age andunder).
Lodgement issystem generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will notbe accepted.
LATEOR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
WA Health iscommitted to eliminating all forms of discrimination in theprovision of our service. We embrace diversity and stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgroundsand people with disabilities.
WA Healthsupports flexible working practices within the context of aquality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke freeenvironment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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