With 3.0 FTE available, appointments may be offered on a permanent or fixed-term basis at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
We are seeking experienced and passionate Child Health Nurses to join our Community Health team at Hedland Health Campus in the Pilbara, delivering high‐quality care to children and families.
Qualifications
* Possession of, or substantial progression towards, the attainment of a Graduate Certificate in Child and Adolescent Health Nursing through an accredited educational institution.
* Understanding of the Principles of Primary Health Care and its application to practice.
* Demonstrated effective interpersonal written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate across a diverse spectrum of the population.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural issues and social determinants, particularly relating to Aboriginal and culturally linguistically diverse communities in regional areas.
Position Profile
Promotes the health and wellbeing of children, families and specific community groups using a range of health promotion, health surveillance and early intervention strategies that are based on the principles of Primary Health Care and service priorities.
Benefits
* Location based allowances (if applicable) including:
o additional North West paid leave
o District Allowance – regional specific
o Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
o Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
* Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
* Generous salary packaging benefits:
o Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
o Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
o Access to novated leasing to use pre‐tax dollars for a car and expenses.
* Professional Development opportunities
* Continuous learning opportunities
* 12% Superannuation Guarantee
* 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.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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).
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