Location: Pingelly
Unit/Division: WACHS - Wheatbelt > Pingelly Health Centre
Work Type: Casual, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
This is a standard vacancyfor Casual and Permanent appointments at varioushours.
Eligibility to Apply:To be eligible forappointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixedterm appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident,or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (forpermanent appointments).
Position Profile: The Patient Care Assistant isresponsible for providing general assistance where neededthroughout the Health Service, covering all aspects of clientcomfort under direct supervision of the Clinical Nurse andRegistered Nurse.
The occupant of this position is required to demonstrate a positivecommitment to modelling our organisational values, safety andquality improvement and the Code of Conduct in all aspects of theiremployment as well as complying with all relevant policies,procedures, standards and legislation including Confidentiality andWork Health and Safety policies is mandatory.
Area Profile:The WA Country Health Service(WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and oneof thebiggest in the world, providing health services toapproximately half a million people, including45,000Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half millionsquare kilometre area. The organisation comprisessevenregions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health servicesand health centres located acrossrural and remote WesternAustralia. Our core business is the provision of quality,accessible health servicesto country WA residents andvisitors.
Employee Benefits:In addition to the greatsalary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which mayinclude (in line with operational requirements):
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund ofyour choice. For further informationclickhere .
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and StudyLeave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
- As a WA Country Health Service employee you'reentitled to discounts across some private health care funds.Please see attached flyer for further details.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforcewhere every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that adiverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation tomeet our community's needs. We welcome applicants of allbackgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitablefuture and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66Rand 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applicationsfrom people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, peoplefrom culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women andyouth (24 years of age and under).
For Further Job RelatedInformation: We encourage you to contactColette Kirk on 08 9887 2222.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, pleasecontact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistanceduring business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicantsare requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor ormanager.
Applicants are advised to write a covering letteroutlining their suitability for thisposition,write a statement addressing theselection criteria 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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, orafter, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BECONSIDERED.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms ofdiscrimination in the provision of our service. We embracediversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diversebackgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the contextof aquality health service. WA Health is committed to a smokefree environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Other Conditions: WA Health engagesstaff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policiesrequire applicants to undertake criminal records screening andintegrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees mayalso be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and pastdemonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion ofsatisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Anyoffer 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 see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for furtherinformation.
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