Clinical Nurse - Public Health (Syphilis)
Location: Kalgoorlie
Unit/Division: WACHS - Goldfields > Regional Public Health
We are seeking a dedicated and skilledClinical Nurse to join our team at the Western Australian CountryHealth Service. Collaborating closely with the Senior RegisteredNurse and the public health team, you will play a crucial role inthe provision of disease control and immunisation programs acrossthe region, with a particular focus on syphilis response. Yourexpertise will ensure timely case follow-ups, effective contacttracing, and thorough outbreak investigations in conjunction withrelevant health agencies and key stakeholders.
This is a full time – fixed termcontract until 30/06/2026 with the possibility of extension(s)and/or permanency.
KeyResponsibilities:
* Work alongside the publichealth team and external agencies in the case management,documentation, and follow-up of clients with notifiablediseases.
* Engage invaccine-preventable disease control programs, overseeingplanning, surveillance, and timely follow-up of diseasenotifications.
* Provide clinicalsupervision to Level 1 nurses and enrolled nurses, serving as arole model in patient care.
* Assist in the developmentand delivery of training on communicable diseases andimmunisation, supporting community and serviceproviders.
* Contribute to thedevelopment and evaluation of protocols and guidelines thatenhance service provision in line with public healthpolicies.
* Participate inepidemiological surveys and assist in ongoing research andprogramme evaluations.
IdealCandidate:
* Proven knowledge ofprimary health care practices, particularly in disease controlprinciples.
* Experience in planningand delivering community-based educational and preventativeprogrammes.
* An understanding ofcultural factors and social determinants impacting health,especially in Aboriginal Health.
* Strong written and verbalcommunication skills with proficiency in negotiation,facilitation, and computer-based methods.
* Ability to workcollaboratively with a range of stakeholders and demonstrate acommitment to lifelong learning.
* Flexibility andadaptability to changing public health needs andpriorities.
This position is located in Kalgoorlie.Kalgoorlie is Australia’s largest Outback city wheremining, history and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeastof Perth.
Country Nursing and MidwiferyIncentive Program
The Country Nursing & Midwiferyincentive program is available to new and existing nurses andmidwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixedterm or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligible nursesand midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over12 months. Please refer to the WACountry Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery IncentiveProgram website for eligibilitycriteria.
About Us:
The WA Country Health Service’s corebusiness is the provision of quality, accessible health services topeople from large regional centres to those in small remotecommunities.
Our vision is tobe global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community,Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity andCuriosity shape who we are, how we behave, how weinteract with each other, how we make decisions and how we providecare to our patients.
The Goldfields region of the WA CountryHealth Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of WesternAustralia. The region is located in the south eastern corner ofWestern Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshoreislands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of twomain health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, andthree smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman.The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number ofAboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16 distinctAboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal population thatrepresents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal – this incomparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent. The regionsupports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture,aquaculture, and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in thecentral and northern parts of the region, with a well-establishedagricultural sector in the south.
To learn more about the role, please refer tothe attached Job Description Form and contact MadeleineKnee on 08 9080 8200.
What We Offer:
The Western Australian Country HealthService offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazingrange of benefits:
* Eligibilitytoward the Country Nursing and Midwifery IncentiveProgram
o WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing andMidwifery Incentive Program
* Up to$9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent,everyday living expenses
* Up to$2650 on meals and entertainment
* Access tonovated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicleexpenses
* Flexible workingand leave arrangements
ApplicationInstructions:
Applicants are advised to write astatement addressing the selection criteria no longer than 2-3pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises yourexperience and how you are able to meet the positionrequirements. These documents should be complete andready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allowsufficient time to complete the online application process as youwill be required to answer various questions and attach yourdocumentation.
If you experience difficulties while applyingonline, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediateassistance during business hours.
DiversityStatement:
We are committed to fostering a diverse andinclusive workforce where every employee feels valued andempowered. We believe that a diverse team brings uniqueperspectives 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).
Whilst this selection process will initiallybe used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fillother "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 twelve (12) months from whentheauthorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Other Conditions: WA Healthengages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Healthpolicies require applicants to undertake criminal records screeningand integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Refereesmay also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity andpast demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requirescompletion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) isconditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to performthe inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHAwill result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please seethe attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Lodgement is system generated. Anysubmissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BECONSIDERED.
WA Health is committed to eliminating allformsof discrimination in the provision of our service. Weembrace diversity and strongly encourage applications fromAboriginaland Torres Strait Islander peoples,peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and people withdisabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practiceswithin the context of aquality health service. WA Health iscommitted to a smoke free environment across all buildings,grounds, and vehicles.
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