Clinical Nurse Manager - Community Health
Location: Albany
Unit/Division: WACHS - Great Southern > Great Southern Population Health & Community
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Manager –Community Health to provide professional leadership acting as aconsultant and team leader to provide clinical support and guidanceto the school health nursing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Effectively leads, manages and assists staff within the school health program to implement service delivery in accordance with WACHS strategic direction.
* Acts as a consultant and clinical resource person for Community Nurses and other community health staff.
* Maintains effective communication with the Line Manager, staff, community, internal and external agencies.
* Disseminates information appropriately to relevant staff on all aspects of nursing practice.
* Facilitates the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement and best practice projects.
* Leads the implementation of state-wide policies and programs in partnership with the Community Health Nurses Leadership group and the Line Manager.
* Represents and contributes to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation through participation in relevant committees and project teams both local and state-wide.
* Collates and monitors relevant data to identify and facilitate planning for future service development and management of the clinical setting.
* Responsible for equipment acquisition and maintenance.
* Participates in clinical service delivery and utilises best practice approaches.
Ideal Candidate
* Advanced nursing knowledge, experience and skills relevant to community nursing and demonstrated understanding of the Principles of Primary Health and their application to practice.
* Demonstrated effective clinical leadership skills, (organisational, staff management and advanced problem solving skills, caseload management)
* Demonstrated high level of experience in applying knowledge and understanding of primary health care principles and the social determinants of health to community nursing services.
* Demonstrated high level skills in communication, conflict resolution and working with a multidisciplinary Team.
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of regional, rural and multicultural health issues including those pertaining to indigenous populations.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact SilvieMiczkova on (08) 9842 7521.
About Us
The 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.
This position is located at the Albany Health Campus. Albany is the largest city of the Great Southern Region of Western Australia, located 418 km from Perth.
Within a few minutes' drive from the Albany Health Campus, you will find stunning wineries, great restaurants, world class swimming and surfing beaches, mountain bike trails, hiking trails and one of the most beautiful coastlines Australia has to offer!
Why work for us?
The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:
* Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses
* Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment
* Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses
* Flexible work and leave arrangements
Application Instructions
Applicants 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 cover letter and 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 the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum 3-4 pages).
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 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 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.
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).
Similar Vacancy
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 twelve(12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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.
Additional Information
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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