This position is offeredas a Fixed Term Full Time appointment (80 hours per fortnight)until the 30/05/2027 with the possibility ofextension(s).
Come for the adventure and stay forthe people, scenery andamazing sunsets ... Don't miss out on this fantasticopportunity to make a real difference to the Kimberley communityAND work and play in one of the most sought-after andphotographed locations in Australia.
An opportunity exists for atalented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Manager to join the BroomeHospital's Paediatric and Special Care Nursery unit at BroomeHospital.
* Great benefits including location allowance, annualtravel allowance and an additional week annualleave.
* Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
* As a WA Country Health Service employee, you'reentitled to discounts across some private health care funds.Please see attached flyer for further details.
To be successful, you will have...
* Eligible for registration in the category ofMidwife/Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board ofAustralia.
* Demonstrated ability to provide nursing leadership andadvanced clinical skills in an environment of change andevolution of service delivery.
* Demonstrated experience in the coordination of human,physical and financial resources for the delivery ofcost-effective quality nursing care
* Demonstrated understanding of continuous qualityimprovement programs and clinical risk management.
* Demonstrated evidence of effective communication, conflictresolution and negotiation skills.
* Current knowledge of legislative and regulatoryrequirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, DisabilityServices and Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impacton employment, people management and service delivery.
Position Profile:
To provide professional nursing leadership and clinicalmanagement across the Paediatrics Unit and Special Care Nursery atBroome Regional Health Campus, ensuring the delivery ofbest‐practice, high‐quality, and cost‐effective patient care withina rural and remote regional resource facility.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazingrange of benefits:
* Location based allowances including:
* Additional North West paid leave
* District Allowance - regional specific
* Air‐conditioning subsidy allowance.
* Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as perEBA.
* Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage,your rent or other everyday living expenses
* Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holidayaccommodation and venue hire
* Access to novated leasing to use pre‐tax dollars for acar and expenses.
* Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
* Professional Development opportunities
* Continuous learning opportunities
* WACHS supports flexible working practices and considerationwill be given to flexible work/roster options, whereoperationally appropriate.
* As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled todiscounts across some private health care funds. Please seeattached flyer for further details.
Area Profile
WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. TheKimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of thepopulation are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mentalhealth 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 servicesacross 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 contact Melissa Stewart on 9194 2852.
Eligibility to Apply:
To be eligible forappointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixedterm appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident,or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (forpermanent appointments).
How to Apply:
Applicants are requested to applyonline http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following information as part of yourapplication:
* A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevantto this role
* A cover letter outlining their suitability for thisposition.
* A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selectioncriteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
* The names and contact details of two (2) professionalreferees - preferable for one to be your current/recentsupervisor or manager.
Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached JobDescription Form
If you experience difficulties while applying online, pleasecontact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistanceduring business hours.
Other Conditions:
WA Health engages staffin positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policiesrequire applicants to undertake criminal records screening andintegrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees mayalso be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and pastdemonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion ofsatisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Anyoffer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) isconditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to performthe inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHAwill result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for furtherinformation.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working WithChildren (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to theWWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill theabove 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 advertisedvacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selectedfrom this process. Both of these options remain valid for a periodof six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses therecruitment decision.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusiveworkforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. Webelieve that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drivesinnovation to meet our community's needs. We welcome applicants ofall backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a moreequitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, undersections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984,encourage applications from people living with a disability,Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguisticallydiverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age andunder).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, orafter, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BECONSIDERED
WA Health is committed to eliminating all formsofdiscrimination in the provision of our service. We embracediversity and strongly encourage applications fromAboriginaland Torres Strait Islander peoples,peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and people withdisabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the contextof aquality health service. WA Health is committed to a smokefree environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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