An opportunityexists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to jointhe Population Health team inNewmanThis is for aFixed Term appointment with a possibility ofextension(s).Great benefits includinglocation allowance, annual travel allowance and an additionalweek annual leave.Generous SalaryPackaging Benefits.The Country Nursing& Midwifery Incentive Program.To be successful,you will have...Demonstrated advancedskills in clinical nursing practice within a communitysetting.Knowledge of primaryhealth care principles and application to servicedelivery.Knowledge andunderstanding of the Aboriginal Cultural respectframeworkDemonstrated ability tofunction independently and as part of a multi-disciplinaryteam.Demonstrated welldeveloped interpersonal skills and the ability to communicateacross a diverse spectrum of the population.ClinicalExperience in Public Health programs including STI managementand contact tracing, RHD, Blood Borne viruses and Trachomascreening.PositionProfile:Delivers high standardcommunity nursing services consistent with primary care andinterdisciplinary practise. Promotes and maintains collaborativerelationships with clients, carers, peers and other members of themultidisciplinary health care team.Responsible for theimplementation, monitoring and evaluation of nominatedprograms.What weofferIn addition to the greatsalary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:Locationbased allowances including:Additional NorthWest paid leaveDistrictAllowance - regional specificAnnual travelsubsidy (ALTC)Air-conditioningsubsidy allowance.Paidstudy Leave assistance – regional specific as perEBA.Generoussalary packaging benefits:Up to $9010 on arange of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or othereveryday living expensesUp to $2650 onmeal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venuehireAccess tonovated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car andexpenses.Plus,Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.Continuous learningopportunitiesWACHSsupports flexible working practices and consideration will begiven to flexible work/roster options, where operationallyappropriate.As a WACountry Health Service employee, you’re entitled todiscounts across some private health care funds. Please seeattached flyer for further details.The Country Nursing &Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nursesand midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - onfixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligiblenurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 insupport over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery IncentiveProgram website for eligibility criteria.About theArea: Newman Health Service is based in Newman, which is amining town with a population of approximately 6000 people. It isan inland town in the heart of the Pilbara, situated in thenorthern area of Australia's Golden Outback tourist region, nestledbetween Mount Newman and Mount Whaleback, surrounded by ruggedterrain near Karijini National Park in a remote area of trueAustralian Outback. Karijini National Park is home to amyriad ancient natural treasures, with easy access hikes to viewwaterfalls rushing down rugged canyons, rock pools and gorges whereyou can venture into 'The Centre of the Earth'.Newman Health Service is anew facility with a 6 bed ED and 12 bed ward. It runs a 3:3:2model, with one nurse in ED, one on the ward, and a float nursethat covers both but usually works in ED from 0800-0000hrs. Theyhave a nurse on call for all shifts and staff are expected to pickup on call, usually 2-4 per fortnight. There is onsite Doctorcoverage from 0730 – 2230hrs daily.Newman’s surroundinglandscape is very picturesque with the blue, green and red coloursof the outback and is the gateway to some of the most adventurous4WD country in outback Australia. It has a laid-back countryvibe, with all the facilities you'd expect of a modern townincluding gym, swimming pool, 2 major supermarkets, variousrestaurants, bars and pubs and a golf course. It is an ideal baseto explore and experience the Pilbara.Australia’sNorthwest .We encourage you to contactAngela Davies on (08) 91758380Eligibility toApply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be anAustralian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live andwork indefinitely in Australia (for permanentappointments).Please provide the followinginformation as part of your application:Adetailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to thisroleA coverletter outlining their suitability for thisposition.A 2-3page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listedon the Job Description Form (JDF)Thenames and contact details of two (2) professional referees -preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor ormanager.SelectionCriteria: Please see the attached Job DescriptionFormIf you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours.OtherConditions:WA Health engages staff in positions oftrust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants toundertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as partof the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to commenton an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethicalbehaviour.Please note this recruitmentprocess requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment HealthAssessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA CountryHealth Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA toensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of theposition. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer ofemployment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHSPEHA Policy for further information.We are committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employeefeels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team bringsunique perspectives and drives innovation to meet ourcommunity’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgroundsand experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future andas a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZPof the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications frompeople living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth(24 years of age and under).Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.LATE OR EMAILAPPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDEREDWA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.WA Health supports flexibleworking practices within the context of aquality healthservice. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment acrossall buildings, grounds and vehicles.Position Title Clinical NurseAgency WA Country Health ServiceLocation NewmanUnit/Division WACHS - Pilbara > Population HealthWork Type Fixed Term - Full TimePosition No. 00300149Closing Date 2025-05-26 4:00 PMPosition Title Clinical NurseLocation NewmanWork Type Fixed Term - Full TimePosition No. 00300149Closing Date 2025-05-26 4:00 PMDescriptionAn opportunityexists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to jointhe Population Health team inNewmanThis is for aFixed Term appointment with a possibility ofextension(s).Great benefits includinglocation allowance, annual travel allowance and an additionalweek annual leave.Generous SalaryPackaging Benefits.The Country Nursing& Midwifery Incentive Program.To be successful,you will have...Demonstrated advancedskills in clinical nursing practice within a communitysetting.Knowledge of primaryhealth care principles and application to servicedelivery.Knowledge andunderstanding of the Aboriginal Cultural respectframeworkDemonstrated ability tofunction independently and as part of a multi-disciplinaryteam.Demonstrated welldeveloped interpersonal skills and the ability to communicateacross a diverse spectrum of the population.ClinicalExperience in Public Health programs including STI managementand contact tracing, RHD, Blood Borne viruses and Trachomascreening.PositionProfile:Delivers high standardcommunity nursing services consistent with primary care andinterdisciplinary practise. Promotes and maintains collaborativerelationships with clients, carers, peers and other members of themultidisciplinary health care team.Responsible for theimplementation, monitoring and evaluation of nominatedprograms.What weofferIn addition to the greatsalary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:Locationbased allowances including:Additional NorthWest paid leaveDistrictAllowance - regional specificAnnual travelsubsidy (ALTC)Air-conditioningsubsidy allowance.Paidstudy Leave assistance – regional specific as perEBA.Generoussalary packaging benefits:Up to $9010 on arange of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or othereveryday living expensesUp to $2650 onmeal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venuehireAccess tonovated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car andexpenses.Plus,Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.Professional DevelopmentopportunitiesContinuous learningopportunities11.5%Superannuation GuaranteeWACHSsupports flexible working practices and consideration will begiven to flexible work/roster options, where operationallyappropriate.As a WACountry Health Service employee, you’re entitled todiscounts across some private health care funds. Please seeattached flyer for further details.The Country Nursing &Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nursesand midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - onfixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligiblenurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 insupport over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery IncentiveProgram website for eligibility criteria.About theArea: Newman Health Service is based in Newman, which is amining town with a population of approximately 6000 people. It isan inland town in the heart of the Pilbara, situated in thenorthern area of Australia's Golden Outback tourist region, nestledbetween Mount Newman and Mount Whaleback, surrounded by ruggedterrain near Karijini National Park in a remote area of trueAustralian Outback. Karijini National Park is home to amyriad ancient natural treasures, with easy access hikes to viewwaterfalls rushing down rugged canyons, rock pools and gorges whereyou can venture into 'The Centre of the Earth'.Newman Health Service is anew facility with a 6 bed ED and 12 bed ward. It runs a 3:3:2model, with one nurse in ED, one on the ward, and a float nursethat covers both but usually works in ED from 0800-0000hrs. Theyhave a nurse on call for all shifts and staff are expected to pickup on call, usually 2-4 per fortnight. There is onsite Doctorcoverage from 0730 – 2230hrs daily.Newman’s surroundinglandscape is very picturesque with the blue, green and red coloursof the outback and is the gateway to some of the most adventurous4WD country in outback Australia. It has a laid-back countryvibe, with all the facilities you'd expect of a modern townincluding gym, swimming pool, 2 major supermarkets, variousrestaurants, bars and pubs and a golf course. It is an ideal baseto explore and experience the Pilbara.Australia’sNorthwest .There is a wealth ofinformation about living and working in thePilbara Region, tolearn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health andliving in the North West, please clickNursingand Midwifery Careers andAustralia’sNorthwest and to learn more about living and working incountry WA by visiting our website atWACountry Health Service - Living and working in countryWA .andWhat’s greatabout working for WACHS – PilbaraWant to know moreabout this role?We encourage you to contactAngela Davies on (08) 91758380Eligibility toApply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be anAustralian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live andwork indefinitely in Australia (for permanentappointments).How toApply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/ Please provide the followinginformation as part of your application:Adetailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to thisroleA coverletter outlining their suitability for thisposition.A 2-3page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listedon the Job Description Form (JDF)Thenames and contact details of two (2) professional referees -preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor ormanager.SelectionCriteria: Please see the attached Job DescriptionFormIf you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during businesshours.OtherConditions:WA Health engages staff in positions oftrust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants toundertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as partof the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to commenton an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethicalbehaviour.Please note this recruitmentprocess requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment HealthAssessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA CountryHealth Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA toensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of theposition. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer ofemployment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHSPEHA Policy for further information.This vacancy is subject to aWestern Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For furtherinformation please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.auWe are committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employeefeels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team bringsunique perspectives and drives innovation to meet ourcommunity’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgroundsand experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future andas a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZPof the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications frompeople living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth(24 years of age and under).Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.LATE OR EMAILAPPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDEREDWA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.WA Health supports flexibleworking practices within the context of aquality healthservice. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment acrossall buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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