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This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent or Fixed Term appointments at various hours per fortnight with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Casual appointments may be considered.
Opportunities are abundant in the Kimberley.
Are you looking to progress your career in a supportive and dynamic environment?
Do you want to live in a vibrant community with excellent facilities that feels like a home away from home?
About This Role
The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse Midwife is to manage, coordinate and deliver competent nursing and midwifery care across the spectrum for patients, using leadership and advanced midwifery skills and knowledge relevant to the practice setting.
To be successful, you will have...
Demonstration of recent evidenced based, family centred midwifery care across the continuum of midwifery practice within an acute care setting.
Competence in planning, coordination and decision making in the management of patients, within the relevant practice setting.
Ability to function as a team leader and team member in a multidisciplinary environment.
Demonstrated effective communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, including the ability to facilitate information sharing between colleagues, women and their families.
Demonstrates incorporation of quality and risk management principles within practice.
What We Offer
In addition to the great salary eligible employees may enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
Location based allowances including:
$7000 Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program payment over 12 months
Additional North West paid leave
District Allowance - regional specific
Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
Access to subsidised housing for eligible employees
Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
Generous salary packaging benefits:
Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
Up to $2650 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.
Flexible working and leave arrangements
Professional Development opportunities
Continuous learning opportunities
11.5% Superannuation Guarantee
WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations.
Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months (WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program).
Area Profile
WACHS Kimberley is the most northern 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.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contactHanneke Schoe .
Eligibility to Apply:Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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 their 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 (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Selection Criteria:Please see the attached Job Description Form
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours
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.
This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
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.
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: .au
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.
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).
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.
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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