This is a Permanent FullTime role at 76 hours per fortnight.
Are you a passionate and dedicated nurse with a specialisation in diabetes care? Are you ready to take your career to the next level while making a significant impact on patient outcomes? We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Diabetes to join our esteemed team at Bunbury Hospital.
In this role, you will provide a comprehensive clinical consultancy service consistent with a Primary Health Care philosophy, delivering exceptional care to clients, their families, and fellow health professionals across the WACHS South West region. Your expertise will be key in promoting excellence in clinical standards and quality care, while also demonstrating effective leadership and role modelling.
Ideal candidate will have:
* Registered Nurse eligible for registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Credentialed diabetes educator status or actively working towards it within 6 months of employment.
* Extensive clinical experience and specialist knowledge in diabetes management.
* Strong analytical, problem‐solving, and critical thinking skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Knowledge of best practice principles and experience in quality improvement initiatives.
* Current C or C-A Class driver's licence with the capability to travel within the region.
Key responsibilities
* Provide clinical leadership and consultancy to healthcare professionals across various settings.
* Develop and implement clinical guidelines and nursing policies based on evidence‐based practice.
* Promote excellence in the delivery of customer‐focused services to clients and their families.
* Develop and evaluate educational training programmes for clients, staff, and health professionals.
* Monitor and review accreditation standards for the Diabetes Service, implementing necessary actions.
About Us
The 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.
Why work for us?
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Access to discounts across some private health care funds.
* Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent or other everyday living expenses.
* Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
* Access to novated leasing to use pre‐tax dollars for a car and expenses.
* Professional development opportunities and study leave assistance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location-based allowance.
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. Applicants are encouraged to discuss with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.
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.
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 a satisfactory Pre‐Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on a 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
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, encouraging 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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