Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Perioperative Services

Location: Carnarvon

Unit/Division: WACHS - Midwest > Perioperative Services

This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.

An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Perioperative Services team at Carnarvon Hospital.

To be successful, you will have...

• Advanced clinical practice in Perioperative Nursing plus post-registration qualification in Perioperative Nursing or extensive experience at a senior level in Perioperative Nursing.
• Effective leadership, mentoring, and coaching skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal) and ability to work within a collegiate team environment.
• Evidence of participation in and commitment to quality improvement and best practice principles.
• Eligible for / or in possession of a current C or C-A Class driver's licence or other specialised licence class.

Position Profile: Undertakes the clinical and daily management of the delivery of quality services, through the efficient and effective utilisation of human, physical, material, and fiscal resources within the specialised areas of Operating Theatre, CSSD, and Outpatient Departments at Carnarvon Hospital. Areas of accountability include leadership, clinical standard setting and monitoring, policy implementation, and change management.

Applicants should be aware that this position may involve rotational duties in Geraldton.

Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Rachel Pupo on 08 9941 0412.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed-term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

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 your 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—preferably one being your current/recent supervisor or manager.

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Location-based allowances (if applicable), including:
• Additional Northwest paid leave
• Regional Allowance - regional specific
• Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
• Air-conditioning subsidy allowance
  • Paid study leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
  • Generous salary packaging benefits:
  • Up to $9,010 on benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other living expenses
  • Up to $2,650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation, and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing for a pre-tax car and expenses
    • Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits
    • Professional development opportunities
    • Continuous learning opportunities
    • 12% Superannuation Guarantee
    • Flexible working practices considered where operationally appropriate
    • Discounts across private health care funds for WA Country Health Service employees

The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program offers financial support to eligible nurses and midwives across patient-facing roles on fixed-term or permanent contracts, ranging from $5,000 to $17,000 over 12 months. Details are available on the WA Country Health Service website.

Area Profile:

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest region covers over 470,000 km², nearly one-fifth of Western Australia, with a population concentrated along the coast. The region includes three districts—Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest, and Murchison—and is known for its natural environment and cultural diversity, including 13% Aboriginal population.

Other Conditions:

WA Health requires criminal records screening and integrity checks as part of the recruitment process. Referees may be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and ethical behaviour.

This recruitment process requires a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Employment offers are conditional on this assessment. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in withdrawal of the offer. Refer to the WACHS PEHA Policy for further details.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For more information, visit: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

This process may be used to fill similar vacancies across the health service for up to 12 months from the date of endorsement.

If you have difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services at 13 44 77 during business hours.

Lodgement is system-generated. Submissions after 4:00 pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, women, and youth are strongly encouraged.

WA Health supports flexible work practices and is committed to a smoke-free environment.