Clinical Nurse Manager

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Clinical Nurse Manager - Dialysis/Outpatients Location: Karratha Health Campus Unit/Division: WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Pilbara Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time This is for a Permanent appointment at 76 hours per fortnight. Position Profile The position of Clinical Nurse Manager promotes and maintains collaborative relationships with clients, carers, peers, visitors, medical staff and other members of the health care team through effective nursing clinical leadership. The Clinical Nurse Manager is responsible for standards of nursing practice and monitoring client/patient care in the area of responsibility. To be successful you will have - Eligiblity for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. - Demonstrated well developed clinical, managerial and leadership skills. - Demonstrated ability to co‑ordinate and manage human and material resources and the achievement of agreed strategic outcomes. - Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills. - Demonstrated understanding of the Medicines and Poisons Act 2014, Medicines and Poisons Regulations 2016, and Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2010. - Demonstrated experience in the application of clinical governance principles including continuous quality improvement principles, managing change, clinical risk management and accreditation processes. - Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to utilise information systems. - Current knowledge of legislative and policy obligations for Nursing practice, Equal Opportunity, Public Sector Standards, Disability Services, Aboriginal Cultural Respect Framework and Occupational Safety and Health and how these impact on employment and service delivery. What we offer - 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. - Professional Development opportunities. - Continuous learning opportunities. - WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate. - As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details. About the Town Located in the heart of Western Australia's stunning Pilbara region, Karratha is a vibrant, modern city that offers an enviable lifestyle. With a strong community spirit, excellent amenities, and easy access to breathtaking natural attractions like the Dampier Archipelago and Millstream‑Chichester National Park, Karratha is a great place to live, work, and explore. Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Yvette Crowhurst on 08 9144 7655 - Write a statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the Work-Related Requirements outlined in the attached JDF. - Provide a comprehensive CV clearly listing your professional achievements with the names and email addresses of two (2) professional referees (one of your referees should be your current supervisor or manager). If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Eligibility to Apply Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment. AHPRA Registration To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA). If you are not eligible for registration, please do not continue this application and contact the person named in the advert for further advice. 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 endorsesthe 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. Please note this recruitment process requires completion of a 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. Diversity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr