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Location: Kalgoorlie
Unit/Division: WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Goldfields
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Are you a dedicated andskilled nurse looking to advance your career in a dynamic andsupportive environment? Join us at the Western Australia CountryHealth Service as a Clinical Nurse in our Surgical Ward and takethe next step in your professional journey.
As a Clinical Nurse, youwill plan, perform, facilitate, and evaluate the delivery ofpatient care while maintaining a safe nursing practice andeffective working environment. You will be at the forefront ofcoordinating a multidisciplinary approach to client care,participating in Quality Improvement activities, and providingeducation to both patients and colleagues. You may also take on therole of shift coordinator and relieve the Clinical Manager asrequired.
The idealcandidate will possess the following qualifications andattributes:
* Eligible forregistration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing andMidwifery Board of Australia.
* Extensivepost-registration experience in a clinical nursingsetting.
* Advanced skills andknowledge in surgical nursing.
* Provenexperience in Quality Improvement initiatives.
* Well-developedcommunication skills that foster teamwork andcollaboration.
* Current understandingof legislative requirements related to Equality, DisabilityServices, and Workplace Health and Safety.
* Abachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or progresstowards one is an advantage.
Keyresponsibilities of the role include:
* Planning anddelivering high-quality patient care in line with best practiceinitiatives.
* Participating in andleading Quality Improvement activities aimed at enhancingpatient outcomes.
* Actingas a clinical resource and role model for registered andenrolled nurses.
* Assisting the ClinicalManager with the implementation of policies andprocedures.
* Advocating forpatients and promoting health education to patients and theirfamilies.
If you are an experiencednurse ready to make a difference, we want to hear fromyou
To learn more about therole, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contactDianne Kempson on 08 90805432.
This position is locatedat the Kalgoorlie Health Campus. Kalgoorlie is Australia's largest Outback city wheremining, history and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeastof Perth.
The Country Nursing& Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existingnurses 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 $17,000in support over 12 months. Please refer to theWACountry Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery IncentiveProgram website for eligibilitycriteria.
AboutUs:
The WA Country HealthService's core business is the provision of quality,accessible health services to people from large regional centres tothose in small remote communities.
Ourvisionisto be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our valuesofCommunity, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equityand Curiosityshape who we are, how we behave, how weinteract with each other, how we make decisions and how we providecare to our patients.
The Goldfields region ofthe WA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-EsperanceRegion of Western Australia. The region is located in the southeastern corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq. km(including offshore islands). The WA Country Health ServiceGoldfields consists of two main health campuses located inKalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located inLaverton, Leonora, and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturallyrich region with a number of Aboriginal communities spread outacross the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and anAboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our totalpopulation, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying asAboriginal – this in comparison to the state average of 3.6per cent. The region supports a wide range of industry, includingmining, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism. Mining is thepredominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region,with a well-established agricultural sector in thesouth.
What WeOffer:
The Western AustralianCountry Health Service offer our employees a great salary as wellas an amazing range of benefits:
* Eligibility towardthe Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
o WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing andMidwifery Incentive Program
* Up to $9010 ona range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everydayliving expenses
* Up to $2650 onmeals and entertainment
* Access tonovated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicleexpenses
Applicants areadvised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria nolonger than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae whichsummarises your experience and how you are able to meet theposition requirements.These documents should becomplete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Pleaseensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online applicationprocess as you will be required to answer various questions andattach your documentation.
If you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours.
DiversityStatement:
We are committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employeefeels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team bringsunique perspectives and drives innovation to meet ourcommunity's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgroundsand experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future andas a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZPof the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications frompeople living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and youth(24 years of age and under).
Whilst this selectionprocess will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it mayalso be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout thehealth service. In addition to this, should the successfulapplicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the nextmost suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)months from whenthe authorised delegate endorses therecruitment decision.
OtherConditions: WA Health engages staff inpositions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies requireapplicants to undertake criminal records screening and integritychecking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also beasked to comment on an applicant's integrity and pastdemonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note thisrecruitment process requires completion of satisfactoryPre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer ofemployment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional onsatisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherentrequirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result inthe offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see theattached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
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WA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.
WA Health supportsflexible working practices within the context of aqualityhealth service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environmentacross all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
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