Job Overview
This position is offered as a Casual, Fixed Term and Permanent – Part Time (48 hours per fortnight) appointment. Casual and Fixed Term appointments have the possibility of extension and permanency. An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Kimberley Cancer Care Services Team.
Position Profile
Responsible for delivering high-quality, patient‐centred care across the continuum for clients with lung and upper gastrointestinal (UGI) malignancies, in collaboration with the McGrath Foundation and all areas of the health service. Provides leadership in developing and enhancing specialist lung and UGI services, driving innovative and evidence-based practice in alignment with McGrath Model of Care, optimal care pathways and clinical guidelines. Offers expert lung and UGI nursing knowledge and coordinates care across the organisation to ensure integrated, best‐practice service delivery.
Responsibilities
* Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Demonstrated advanced clinical and professional knowledge and extensive experience and leadership in area of specialty, with the ability to assess, plan, initiate and manage complex cases at an advanced level.
* Extensive knowledge and application of safety and quality improvement and research principles to support evidence‐based practice.
* Demonstrated well‐developed interpersonal and communication (written/oral) skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated digital capability across clinical systems and platforms that contribute to cancer contract activities, data collection and reporting.
Benefits
* Location‐based allowances including additional North West paid leave, district allowance – regional specific, air‐conditioning subsidy allowance.
* Paid study leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
* Generous salary packaging benefits 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.
* Additional remote area specific benefits.
* Continuous learning opportunities.
* WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
Eligibility to Apply
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).
Application Process
* A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
* A cover letter outlining their suitability for this position.
* A 2‐3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF).
* The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees – preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and encourage 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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