An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the Population Health team in Karratha.
This is for a Full time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight.Position ProfileIn collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Manager & Clinical Nurse Community, the Registered Nurse Community is responsible for the provision of quality primary health care to children and families.To be successful, you will have...Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.Understanding of the Principles of Primary Health Care and family centred practice.Demonstrate understanding of quality improvement activities.Demonstrate commitment to own professional development.What We OfferIn addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:Location based allowances including:additional North West paid leaveDistrict Allowance - regional specificAnnual travel subsidy (ALTC)Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer HousingPaid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.Generous salary packaging benefits:Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.Professional Development opportunitiesContinuous learning opportunities12% Superannuation GuaranteeWACHS 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.Area ProfileThe Pilbara is WA's second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory border to the east.
The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the Pilbara's southern reaches border the Midwest and Goldfields regions.
The region covers a total area of 507,896sq km (including offshore islands).
Most of the inhabitants are in the western third, whereas the eastern third is largely desert with few inhabitants.
Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to the State, providing 2 of the State's largest export revenue earners – iron ore and liquefied natural gas.Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Jan-Marie Grantham on 08 9144 7831How To ApplyApplicants are requested to apply online provide the following information as part of your application:A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this roleA cover letter outlining their suitability for this position.A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.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).
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description FormIf you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at: this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.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).
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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