OverviewThis is a recruitment pool for fixed term or permanent appointments at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 27/02/2026.RoleWorking at South West inland sites.
WA Country Health Service is seeking dedicated and skilled Clinical Nurses to join our team in Augusta.
As a Clinical Nurse, you will play a crucial role in managing, coordinating, and delivering high-standard nursing care to patients in emergency, general, and aged care settings.
Your leadership and advanced nursing skills will be instrumental in ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care and support.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain competence as per national competency standards and registration requirements.Deliver advanced nursing care, conducting thorough patient assessments and formulating comprehensive care plans in collaboration with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.Coordinate team meetings to ensure safe and timely patient discharge and comprehensive aged care reviews.Lead clinical handovers and safety huddles to promote a culture of safety and quality.Provide clinical supervision and support to enrolled nurses and unregulated workforce, ensuring appropriate delegation of tasks.Engage in continuous safety and quality improvement initiatives, contributing to audits and reviews that enhance patient and staff experiences.Ideal CandidateDemonstrated advanced clinical knowledge in acute, emergency, and aged care settings.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with proven experience in team leadership and clinical escalation.Strong background in quality improvement and risk management.Competent in using technology to enhance patient care and communication.Up-to-date knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to nursing practice.About UsThe WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.About the RegionWorking with WA Country Health Service - South West.
Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA.Additional InformationTo learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Colin Bristow on 9758 3201.Why work for us12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For further information click here.As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds (flyer attached).
Generous salary packaging benefits:Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesProfessional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowanceApplication InstructionsApplicants are requested to apply online via the 'apply for job' button below.
Please provide the following documents and information as part of your application:A detailed resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
A written statement addressing each of the work-related requirements on page four (4) of the JDF, in no more than four (4) pages.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Eligibility to ApplyTo 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).
Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies.
You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.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.Other ConditionsWA 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.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at: 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.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 1984, 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).
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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