WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Kimberley – Broome WA
$109,599 - $115,682 a year
Part time, Casual/Temporary, Full time, Contract, Permanent
5d ago, from Western Australia Department of Health
This position is offeredas a Full Time appointment (80 hours per fortnight) on apermanent, fixed-term or casual basis. If appointed ona fixed term or casual basis there is the possibility of extensionsand/orpermanency.
Come for the adventure and stay forthe people, scenery andamazing sunsets ... Don't miss out on this fantasticopportunity to make a real difference to the Kimberley communityAND work and play in one of the most sought-after andphotographed locations in Australia.
An opportunity existsfor a talented and enthusiastic Staff Development Nurse to join theBroome Hospital's Medical and Surgical Ward, WACHSKimberley
* Great benefits including location allowance, annualtravel allowance and an additional week annualleave.
* Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
* As a WA Country Health Service employee, you'reentitled to discounts across some private health care funds.Please see attached flyer for further details.
To be successful, you willhave...
* Eligible for registration in the category of RegisteredNurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Demonstrated advanced clinical skills and competenciesrelated to General Medical Nursing.
* Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonalskills.
* Demonstrated advanced skills in planning, coordination anddecision-making.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a teamenvironment and use high levels if initiative to achieverequired outcomes.
* Sound computer software skills.
* Demonstrated experience with continuous qualityimprovement, application of nursing research and theimplementation of evidence based practice.
PositionProfile:
Contributes to the attainment ofBroome Regional Health Campus goals by ensuring opportunities forthe development and assurance of clinical competence of nursingstaff of the General Medical and Surgical Ward through the deliveryof high-quality staff development programs and support of nursingstaff and students. Contributes to clinical and professionalupdates, identify educational needs, and prepare, conduct andfacilitate training to meet identified areas.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary ouremployees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
* Location based allowances including:
* Additional North West paid leave
* District Allowance - regional specific
* Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
* Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as perEBA.
* Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage,your rent or other everyday living expenses
* Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holidayaccommodation and venue hire
* Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for acar and expenses.
* Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
* Professional Development opportunities
* Continuous learning opportunities
* WACHS supports flexible working practices and considerationwill be given to flexible work/roster options, whereoperationally appropriate.
* As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled todiscounts across some private health care funds. Please seeattached flyer for further details.
Area Profile
WACHS Kimberley is the mostnorthern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region hasapproximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 differentAboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population areAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberleyconsists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, threeCommunity Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberleyprovides hospital, community health, public health, remote areahealth, community aged care, and mental health services across theregion through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginalhealth, allied health, and support staff.
Want to know more aboutthis role?
We encourage you to contact PriyaFitzwilliam on 9194 2673.
Eligibility toApply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be anAustralian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live andwork indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
How to Apply:Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the followinginformation as part of your application:
* A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevantto this role
* A cover letter outlining their suitability for thisposition.
* A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selectioncriteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
* The names and contact details of two (2) professionalreferees - preferable for one to be your current/recentsupervisor or manager.
SelectionCriteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form
If you experience difficultieswhile applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77for immediate assistance during business hours.
OtherConditions:WA Health engages staff in positions oftrust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants toundertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as partof the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to commenton an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethicalbehaviour.
Please note this recruitmentprocess requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment HealthAssessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA CountryHealth Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA toensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of theposition. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer ofemployment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHSPEHA Policy for further information.
This vacancy is subject to aWestern Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For furtherinformation please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Whilst this selection process willinitially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used tofill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. Inaddition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacatethe advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant mayalso be selected from this process. Both of these options remainvalid for a period of six (6) months from when the authoriseddelegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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 our community'sneeds. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences tojoin us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure toachieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the EqualOpportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people livingwith a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years ofage and under).
Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.
LATEOR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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 supports flexible workingpractices within the context of aquality health service. WAHealth is committed to a smoke free environment across allbuildings, grounds and vehicles.
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