Clinical nurse

Clinical Nurse – Broome Hospital Medical and Surgical Ward, WACHS Kimberley

Position: Clinical Nurse (Full Time/Part Time). This role supports patient care in the General Medical department of Broome Hospital, Kimberley, Western Australia.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent nursing care, using advanced clinical nursing skills.
• Act as clinical resource and provide supervision and support for registered nurses, enrolled nurses and nursing assistants.
• Provide support, direction, orientation and education to staff and patients.
• Model holistic care, ensuring quality and risk management are incorporated into practice.
• Assist the Clinical Nurse Manager with unit management duties.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licence, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated advanced nursing skills in the area of practice.
• Proficiency in planning, coordination, decision‐making and communication.
• Experience in quality and risk management and team leadership/mentorship.
• Commitment to ongoing education and teaching in own expertise.
• Eligible to work full time or part time in Australia (Australian citizen, permanent resident or suitable visa).

Benefits

• Location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week of annual leave.
• Generous salary packaging benefits up to $9,010 for benefits such as mortgage or rent, and up to $2,650 for food, entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
• Air‐conditioning allowance and district allowance.
• Paid study leave assistance (regional specific).
• Continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexible working practices where operationally appropriate.

Application Information

To apply, provide a detailed CV, cover letter, a brief statement addressing selection criteria (2‐3 pages maximum) and contact details of two professional referees.

Contact Priya Fitzwilliam on 9 194 2673 for further information.

Equal Opportunity

WA Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, women, the culturally and linguistically diverse population, and young people (24 years and under).

WA Health requires criminal record screening, integrity checks and a Pre‐Employment Health Assessment for all appointments.