Clinical Nurse

Are you a dedicated and skilled nurse looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Join us at the Western Australia Country Health Service as a Clinical Nurse in our Surgical Ward and take the next step in your professional journey.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will plan, perform, facilitate, and evaluate the delivery of patient care while maintaining a safe nursing practice and effective working environment. You will be at the forefront of coordinating a multidisciplinary approach to client care, participating in Quality Improvement activities, and providing education to both patients and colleagues. You may also take on the role of shift coordinator and relieve the Clinical Manager as required.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• Eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Extensive post-registration experience in a clinical nursing setting.
• Advanced skills and knowledge in surgical nursing.
• Proven experience in Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Well-developed communication skills that foster teamwork and collaboration.
• Current understanding of legislative requirements related to Equality, Disability Services, and Workplace Health and Safety.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or progress towards one is an advantage.
  
  

Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

• Planning and delivering high-quality patient care in line with best practice initiatives.
• Participating in and leading Quality Improvement activities aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.
• Acting as a clinical resource and role model for registered and enrolled nurses.
• Assisting the Clinical Manager with the implementation of policies and procedures.
• Advocating for patients and promoting health education to patients and their families.
  
  

If you are an experienced nurse ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Dianne Kempson on 08 9080 5432.

This position is located at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus. Kalgoorlie is Australia's largest Outback city where mining, history and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeast of Perth.

Working with WA Country Health Service - Goldfields

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 eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria. About Us

The WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.

Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.

Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.

About The REGION

Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA

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.

What We Offer

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

• Eligibility toward the Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
  • WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
• 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
  

How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/

Application Instructions

Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria no longer than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Diversity Statement

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).

Subsequent Vacancies

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above 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 advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

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 vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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.
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