OverviewClinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative CareLocation: Bunbury and/or ManjimupUnit/Division: WACHS - South WestWork Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeThe Clinical Nurse Specialist – Palliative Care is responsible for ensuring the quality of care and maintaining the highest standards of practice within palliative care services.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as a valuable resource for staff, medical officers, and families, dealing with complex care cases and providing support to community patients in the South West region.
By planning, facilitating, and evaluating clinical practice and patient care, you will contribute to the effective management of quality palliative care services.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a resource person for staff and volunteers involved in palliative care.Evaluate nursing interventions and recommend effective management strategies.Liaise with medical practitioners, NGOs, and hospital staff to identify individuals in need of palliative care services.Coordinate quality improvement projects related to palliative care delivery.Actively participate in performance management, professional development, and training opportunities for staff.Ideal CandidateA registered nurse with demonstrated advanced clinical competence and experience relevant to palliative care.Exceptional skills in planning, coordination, and decision-making.Strong team leadership and membership skills are essential.Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.Proven ability to incorporate risk management and quality management principles within practice.Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in Equal Opportunity, Disability Services, and Occupational Safety and Health.About UsThe WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.Our vision is to be a global leader in rural and remote healthcare.Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.Contact and How to ApplyTo learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Sandie Pott on 08 9781 4042 or Nik Booker, Manager of Aged Care services on 08 9754 0504.Why Work for UsIn addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.Discounts across some private health care funds (flyer attached).
Generous salary packaging benefits including: up to $9,010 on a range of advantages (mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expenses).
Up to $2,650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and related expenses.Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.Flexible working arrangements and flexible leave arrangements.Other professional and location-based allowances.Application InstructionsApplicants are requested to apply online via the 'apply for job' button below.
Please provide the following documents with your application:A detailed resume showing relevant work experience and achievements, including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
A written statement addressing each of the work-related requirements on page four of the Job Description Form, in no more than four to six pages.If you experience difficulties applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for assistance during business hours.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).
Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies.
Discuss with the contact person before applying.WA Health is committed to eliminating discrimination and to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.Other conditions: WA Health policies require criminal records screening and integrity checking.
Referees may be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past ethical behavior.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For more information, visit the WWC website.Please note: This recruitment process requires satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Conditional offers are contingent on PEHA.
See the WACHS PEHA policy for details.We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future.Similar Vacancies: This process may be used to fill other similar vacancies within the health service.
The selection decision may extend for up to 12 months from endorsement date.Lodgement is system generated.
Submissions after 4:00 PM will not be accepted.
Late or email applications will not be considered.
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📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Palliative Care
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📍 Bunbury