$109,599 - $115,682 a year
Full time, Permanent
Posted 2 days ago, Western Australia Department of Health
RN Level 2 $109,599 to $115,682 p.a (Plus 12% Superannuation)
Position No: ********
Closing Date: ************:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments
****** JDF ******* KWHCHS Knx Clinical Nurse RN Level 2.pdf
Applicant Information Package.pdf
Job Application Information Sheet.pdf
WACHS Employee Private Health Fund Benefits Flyer.pdf
WACHS Pre Employment Health Assessment Policy.pdf
WACHS WHS Statement of Commitment - QR code.pdf
WWC Applicant Advice ****.pdf
This position is offered as a full-time appointment (80 hours per fortnight) on a permanent basis.
About the role
We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the Kununurra Hospital Nursing team.
Great benefits include:
Location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave.
Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across private health care funds.
Please see attached flyer for further details.
Key responsibilities and requirements
Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Advanced clinical skills and nursing practice within the Outpatients setting.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, and computer skills.
Ability to coordinate appropriate strategies in respect to change within the department clinic list requirements and staffing levels.
Commitment to ongoing professional development of self and colleagues.
Position Profile
Advanced level of nursing skills and a commitment to developing both own and others' knowledge within an Outpatients Department.
Responsible for maintaining standards of nursing practice and monitoring patient care delivered within the designated area of responsibility.
Promotes and maintains collaborative relationships with peers, visitors, medical staff and other members of the healthcare team.
Assists in the management of human and material resources, budget monitoring and environmental safety.
Accepts responsibility for personal actions and is accountable for own practice.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of 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.
Up to $**** on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
Up to $**** on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.
Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
Professional Development opportunities
Continuous learning opportunities
WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds.
Please see attached flyer for further details.
Area Profile
WACHS Kimberley is the northernmost health region of WACHS.
The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office.
WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff.
Eligibility to apply
To be eligible for appointment, 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).
How to apply
Applicants are requested to apply online: /
Please provide the following information as part of your application:
A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
A cover letter outlining your 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 professional referees – preferable for one to be your current/recentsupervisor or manager.
Selection Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service.
In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act ****, 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).
Important application notes
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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