Location: Kambalda
Unit/Division: WACHS - Goldfields > Goldfields -> Regional Nursing
Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
This position may bepermanent, fixed term or casual at various hours per fortnight withthe possibly of extension and/or permanency.
Overview:
As a vital member of ourmultidisciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse in Primary Health Carewill provide a range of community-based health services across theregion. Our services include Child Health, School Health,Vaccinations, wound care, and chronic disease management. You willplay a key role in identifying health needs, planning, andimplementing health programs, and delivering high-quality nursingcare to improve health equity and access in thecommunity.
If you are ready to make ameaningful impact in the community and meet the requirements of therole, we look forward to hearing from you
IdealCandidate:
We are looking for anenthusiastic and dedicated individual who possesses the followingqualities:
* Eligiblefor registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing andMidwifery Board of Australia.
* Significant recentpostgraduate nursing experience with advanced knowledge andskills in primary health care.
* Excellent interpersonalskills with the ability to communicate effectively acrossdiverse populations.
* Strongunderstanding of the principles of Primary Health Care and theFamily Partnership approach.
* Awareness of Aboriginaland other ethnic cultural issues and their impact on health inrural settings.
* Experience in QualityImprovement initiatives and activities.
KeyResponsibilities:
* DeliverPrimary Health Care to individuals, families, and the communityto meet planned health outcomes.
* Maintainadvanced skills in client/patient assessment, planning,implementation, and evaluation of care delivery.
* Collaborate withfamilies and key stakeholders to implement health programs thatyield desirable health outcomes.
* Identifyand provide early intervention strategies for vulnerable orat-risk clients and families.
* Participate in thedevelopment and delivery of health promotion activities andeducational programs.
This position is located atthe Kambalda Health Centre, located approximately45 minutes from Kalgoorlie, Australia's largest Outback city wheremining, history and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeastof Perth.
The twin towns of Kambaldaare seven hours east of Perth and 40 minutes southeast ofKalgoorlie, following the Golden Quest Green Trail. This detour offthe Golden Quest Trail is a great way to discover local flora,fauna, and outback landscapes, exploring reserves, conservationparks, walking trails, ancient caves, granite outcrops, nativebushland, and culturally significant Indigenous sites.
Country Nursing andMidwifery Incentive Program
The Country Nursing& Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existingnurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles- on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations.Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WACountry Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery IncentiveProgram website for eligibilitycriteria.
AboutUs:
The WA Country HealthService's core business is the provision of quality,accessible health services to people from large regional centres tothose in small remote communities.
Ourvision isto be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our valuesofCommunity, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equityand Curiosity 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 theWA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region ofWestern Australia. The region is located in the south easterncorner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (includingoffshore islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfieldsconsists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie &Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton,Leonora, and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich regionwith a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across theregion, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginalpopulation that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population,with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal –this in comparison 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 therole, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contactRachael Lindsay or Nicole Evans on 0418448 012 .
What WeOffer:
The Western AustralianCountry Health Service offer our employees a great salary as wellas an amazing range of benefits:
* Eligibility towardthe Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
o WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing andMidwifery Incentive Program
* Up to $9010 on arange of benefits including mortgage, rent, everydayliving expenses
* Up to $2650 onmeals and entertainment
* Access tonovated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicleexpenses
* Flexibleworking and leave arrangements
ApplicationInstructions:
Applicants areadvised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria nolonger than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae whichsummarises your experience and how you are able to meet theposition requirements. These documents should becomplete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Pleaseensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online applicationprocess as you will be required to answer various questions andattach your documentation.
If you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours.
DiversityStatement:
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 ourcommunity's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgroundsand experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future andas a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZPof the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications frompeople living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and youth(24 years of age and under).
Whilst this selectionprocess will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it mayalso be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout thehealth service. In addition to this, should the successfulapplicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the nextmost suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)months from whenthe authorised delegate endorses therecruitment decision.
OtherConditions: WA Health engages staff inpositions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies requireapplicants to undertake criminal records screening and integritychecking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also beasked to comment on an applicant's integrity and pastdemonstration of ethical behaviour.
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.
Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BECONSIDERED.
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 flexibleworking practices within the context of aquality healthservice. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment acrossall buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
Position Title Clinical Nurse - Primary Health Care
Agency WA Country Health Service
Location Kambalda
Unit/Division WACHS - Goldfields > Goldfields -> Regional Nursing
Work Type Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No. 00601088
Closing Date 2025-06-23 4:00 PM
Position Title Clinical Nurse - Primary Health Care
Location Kambalda
Work Type Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Position No. 00601088
Closing Date 2025-06-23 4:00 PM
Description
This position may bepermanent, fixed term or casual at various hours per fortnight withthe possibly of extension and/or permanency.
Overview:
As a vital member of ourmultidisciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse in Primary Health Carewill provide a range of community-based health services across theregion. Our services include Child Health, School Health,Vaccinations, wound care, and chronic disease management. You willplay a key role in identifying health needs, planning, andimplementing health programs, and delivering high-quality nursingcare to improve health equity and access in thecommunity.
If you are ready to make ameaningful impact in the community and meet the requirements of therole, we look forward to hearing from you
IdealCandidate:
We are looking for anenthusiastic and dedicated individual who possesses the followingqualities:
* Eligiblefor registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing andMidwifery Board of Australia.
* Significant recentpostgraduate nursing experience with advanced knowledge andskills in primary health care.
* Excellent interpersonalskills with the ability to communicate effectively acrossdiverse populations.
* Strongunderstanding of the principles of Primary Health Care and theFamily Partnership approach.
* Awareness of Aboriginaland other ethnic cultural issues and their impact on health inrural settings.
* Experience in QualityImprovement initiatives and activities.
KeyResponsibilities:
* DeliverPrimary Health Care to individuals, families, and the communityto meet planned health outcomes.
* Maintainadvanced skills in client/patient assessment, planning,implementation, and evaluation of care delivery.
* Collaborate withfamilies and key stakeholders to implement health programs thatyield desirable health outcomes.
* Identifyand provide early intervention strategies for vulnerable orat-risk clients and families.
* Participate in thedevelopment and delivery of health promotion activities andeducational programs.
This position is located atthe Kambalda Health Centre, located approximately45 minutes from Kalgoorlie, Australia's largest Outback city wheremining, history and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeastof Perth.
The twin towns of Kambaldaare seven hours east of Perth and 40 minutes southeast ofKalgoorlie, following the Golden Quest Green Trail. This detour offthe Golden Quest Trail is a great way to discover local flora,fauna, and outback landscapes, exploring reserves, conservationparks, walking trails, ancient caves, granite outcrops, nativebushland, and culturally significant Indigenous sites.
Country Nursing andMidwifery Incentive Program
The Country Nursing& Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existingnurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles- on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations.Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WACountry Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery IncentiveProgram website for eligibilitycriteria.
AboutUs:
The WA Country HealthService's core business is the provision of quality,accessible health services to people from large regional centres tothose in small remote communities.
Ourvision isto be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our valuesofCommunity, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equityand Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how weinteract with each other, how we make decisions and how we providecare to our patients.
About theREGION:
Working with WACountry Health Service - Goldfields
Learn more about living andworking in country WA by visiting our website atWACountry Health Service - Living and working in countryWA
AreaProfile:
The Goldfields region of theWA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region ofWestern Australia. The region is located in the south easterncorner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (includingoffshore islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfieldsconsists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie &Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton,Leonora, and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich regionwith a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across theregion, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginalpopulation that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population,with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal –this in comparison 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 therole, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contactRachael Lindsay or Nicole Evans on 0418448 012 .
What WeOffer:
The Western AustralianCountry Health Service offer our employees a great salary as wellas an amazing range of benefits:
* Eligibility towardthe Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
o WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing andMidwifery Incentive Program
* PaidStudy Leave
* GenerousSalary Packaging Benefits
o Up to $9010 on arange of benefits including mortgage, rent, everydayliving expenses
o Up to $2650 onmeals and entertainment
o Access tonovated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicleexpenses
* Flexibleworking and leave arrangements
* Professional Developmentopportunities
* 11.5%Superannuation Guarantee
ApplicationInstructions:
Applicants areadvised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria nolonger than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae whichsummarises your experience and how you are able to meet theposition requirements. These documents should becomplete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Pleaseensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online applicationprocess as you will be required to answer various questions andattach your documentation.
If you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours.
DiversityStatement:
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 ourcommunity's needs. We welcome applicants of all backgroundsand experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future andas a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZPof the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications frompeople living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, and youth(24 years of age and under).
SubsequentVacancies:
Whilst this selectionprocess will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it mayalso be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout thehealth service. In addition to this, should the successfulapplicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the nextmost suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)months from whenthe authorised delegate endorses therecruitment decision.
OtherConditions: WA Health engages staff inpositions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies requireapplicants to undertake criminal records screening and integritychecking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also beasked to comment on an applicant's integrity and pastdemonstration of ethical behaviour.
Thisvacancy is subjectto a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.Forfurther information please refer to the WWC websiteat:
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.
Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BECONSIDERED.
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 flexibleworking practices within the context of aquality healthservice. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment acrossall buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
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