Clinical Nurse Manager

This opportunity is for a Permanent Full-Time appointment at 80 hours per fortnight.

An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Manager, After Hours to join the Team at Derby Hospital – Kimberley.

• Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
• The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program
• As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds.

To be successful, you will have...

• Eligibility for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective nursing leadership and advanced clinical skills relating to Emergency Nursing, High Dependency, General Nursing, Midwifery or Theatre in an environment of change and evolution of service delivery.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills including conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated coordination of human, physical and financial resources for the delivery of cost-effective quality nursing care.
• Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality improvement programs and risk management.

Position Profile:

The Clinical Nurse Manager After Hours will provide clinical leadership and professional consultancy to after-hours nursing staff within Derby Hospital. Plans, organises, directs, and coordinates all work arrangements and functions that fall under his/her jurisdiction to ensure that a high level and quality of patient care is delivered at Derby Hospital.

What we offer

In addition to the great salary, eligible employees may enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
• 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
• WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.

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 contact Tracey Hepi at 08 9193 3337.

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 have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online here.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.