Clinical Nurse

Overview

This is a recruitment pool for permanent and fixed-term appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Casual appointments may 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 and is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

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).

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 An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.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.

This is an open-ended recruitment pool; suitable applicants may be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when vacancies occur.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse is to manage, coordinate and deliver competent nursing care for patients via Telehealth conferencing technologies, and build capacity of clinicians within the regions using leadership and advanced nursing skills and knowledge relevant to the palliative care nursing practice. The occupant of this position will provide generalist clinicians with after-hours palliative care expertise via high definition video consultation to support clinicians and provide specialist care to patients of rural and remote Western Australia.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Employee Benefits

• 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Selection Criteria

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

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Naomi Clouter on 08 9144 1777.

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

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au.

It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.

Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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