Clinical Nurse

Overview

This is a Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time appointment.

Are you a dedicated nursing professional with a passion for Palliative Care? Join us at the Western Australian Country Health Service and make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families in a supportive community and hospital setting. We are looking for a Clinical Nurse who can utilise their advanced nursing skills and leadership to manage, coordinate, and deliver competent nursing care for patients in need of palliative support.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating the delivery of high-quality nursing care within a palliative care practice framework.
• Acting as a clinical expert and providing professional advice on clinical standards in collaboration with the Nurse Manager Palliative Care.
• Leading and supporting the palliative care team in operational management on a shift-by-shift basis.
• Participating actively in improvement and research programs aimed at enhancing palliative care services.
• Facilitating patient education needs and coordinating relevant educational programmes.
• Providing service-based education and training in clinical practice, with a focus on continual professional development.

Ideal Candidates Will Possess

• Advanced nursing practice experience in the palliative care practice setting.
• Exceptional planning, coordination, and decision-making skills.
• Strong team leadership and membership qualities.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• A current knowledge of legislative obligations including Equal Opportunity and Work Health and Safety.
• A valid C or C-A Class driver's licence or equivalent, with the ability to travel within the region.

If you're ready to take on this rewarding role and make a significant impact, please apply. We look forward to hearing from you

About

This position is located in Esperance. Esperance is 700km from Perth and 400km from Kalgoorlie. It has world renowned beaches and bushwalks. Find out more about living in the coastal town of Esperance:

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Area Profile

The Goldfields region of the WA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia. The region is located in the south eastern corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshore islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal – this in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent. The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the south.

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Chanelle Hinder on 08 9080 5819.

What We Offer

The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:

• Paid Study Leave
• Generous Salary Packaging 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 working and leave arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee
• As a WA Country Health Service employee you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online at the WA Health jobs site.

Please provide the following information as part of your application:

• A detailed CV that clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed on the job description form.
• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF).
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees – preferably for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au

Diversity and Inclusion

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 and Eligibility

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website. Eligibility to apply requires valid working visa or Australian citizenship/permanent residency for permanent appointments. LODGEMENT is system generated; late submissions will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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