Overview
Browse through the employment listings below to discover your dream rural or remote health care job. This is an exciting newly created position where you will primarily be based at one of the newest WA Country Health Service sites – Eucla.
Location : Eucla; Unit/Division : WACHS — Goldfields; Work Type : Permanent—FullTime; Position No : ; Closing Date : 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD).
Note : The closing date to submit applications has been extended to Monday 6 October 2025.
Other sites for this position include Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Norseman, Laverton and Leonora.
Eucla is the easternmost locality in Western Australia, located in the Goldfields-Esperance region along the Eyre Highway, approximately 11 kilometres west of the South Australian border.
The locality offers hotels, restaurants, a police station, a golf club, a museum, a meteorological station and fishing as major activities in the area.
Role Overview
Role : Clinical Nurse Specialist—Remote Area Nurse Practitioner. You will provide and coordinate primary health care services to communities, including remote locations. Responsibilities include emergency care, chronic disease management, child health, immunisation, health promotion, and education to ensure high standards of care.
Ideal Candidate
- Extensive clinical experience with strong assessment, triage, and emergency management skills
- In-depth understanding of chronic disease management and primary health care principles
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and supervisory skills
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team, particularly in cross-cultural settings
- Robust communication and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with community stakeholders
- Proven capability in coordinating medical evacuations and responding to emergency situations
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to WACHS policies and procedures
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and consultancy to patients while coordinating weekday clinics in local communities
- Administer emergency care, including transport, assessment, treatment, and referral
- Coordinate and organise medical evacuations as per WA Health and WACHS guidelines
- Establish collaborative relationships with health and community personnel to deliver quality services
- Develop and implement health promotion programs in consultation with local communities
- Accommodation: free accommodation while working in Eucla and MPS sites (Norseman, Laverton, Leonora); subsidised accommodation in Kalgoorlie and Esperance
- A roster pattern that meets operational requirements will be negotiated between the successful applicant(s) and the Director of Nursing at appointment
How to Learn More
To learn more about the role, refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Carla Jones on.
Why Work for Us
Why work for us : Contribute directly to the community in a collaborative and caring environment with a wide range of benefits.
What We Offer
The Western Australian Country Health Service offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits:
- Eligibility toward the Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program (WA Country Health Service)
- Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, and everyday living expenses
- Up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment
- Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses
- Flexible working and leave arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Application Instructions
Applicants should provide a statement addressing the selection criteria no longer than 2–3 pages and a detailed curriculum vitae summarising experience and how you meet the position requirements. Attach documents online and allow time to complete the application process.
If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services at during business hours.
Diversity and Other Considerations
Diversity Statement : WA Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women, and youth (24 years of age and under).
Other Conditions : Applicants may require criminal records screening and integrity checks. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour. A satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required; offers are conditional on PEHA results. The recruitment process requires completion of PEHA. Lodgement is system generated; submissions after 4:00 PM may not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.
WA Health supports flexible working practices and a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
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