[Apply Now] Clinical Nurse Specialist

Overview Clinical Nurse Specialist - Staff Health and Wellbeing Location: Perth Unit/Division: WACHS - Central Office > Work Health and Safety Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time / Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time / Part Time, and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. 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 a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as this, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Please note that completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required. Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in withdrawal of the offer. See the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. This is an open-ended recruitment pool. The following should be noted: - The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and assess on a regular basis. - Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. - Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/03/2027. Position Profile This position is responsible for the review, development and implementation of systems and processes to facilitate the delivery of a comprehensive staff occupational health service at WA Country Health Service (WACHS). Supervises the delivery of quality care to WACHS employees, developing standards of practice, implementing recommendations to changes to clinical practice as required, initiating quality improvement activities and providing a consultation service within the area of occupational health, fitness for work and pre-employment health assessments to all employees within WACHS. Plans, coordinates and manages service changes, projects and initiatives to meet project goals and timelines. Service provision will be in accordance with Department needs; regional travel will be required in this role. Area Profile The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, across 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 In addition to a competitive salary, employees may receive a range of benefits including (depending on operational requirements): - 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. - 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 We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women and youth (24 years of age and under). Selection Criteria Please see the attached Job Description Form (online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). For Further Job Related Information Contact Rachael Martin on 0488 422 228. Application Assistance If you experience difficulties applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 during business hours. Application Instructions Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. It is preferable for your referees to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae summarising 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 allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach documentation. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered. Position Title: Clinical Nurse Specialist - Staff Health and Wellbeing Agency: WA Country Health Service Location: Perth Position No.: VCID617463 Closing Date: 2026-04-08 4:00 PM #J-18808-Ljbffr