Clinical Nurse

We are currently looking for a Clinical Nurse who is looking for an exciting career opportunity in the Eastern Great Southern region of Western Australia
This position comes with WACHS-subsidised housing in Ravensthorpe or nearby Hopetoun, and a generous location-specific incentive of $10,000
To Be Successful In The Role, You Will Have

• Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence-based nursing care incorporating quality and risk management within the practice setting of age care, acute care and emergency nursing, including evidence of triage competency.
• Demonstrated well-developed interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills including team leadership, the ability to work effectively with others and strong clinical escalation communication skills.
• Demonstrated computing skills to enable navigation of in- time patient information entry into Health Information Systems, online policy access, internal communication and completing online learning resources.

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Kevin Cropper
on

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
Nursing in the Great Southern - YouTube

The Eastern Lower Great Southern region includes Ravensthorpe, Bremer Bay, and Jerramungup, and is home to some of the most unique National Parks and Reserves in Australia. The Fitzgerald River National Park provides spectacular recreational opportunities within its varied landscapes including bushwalking, camping, fishing, canoeing, whale watching, swimming, and surfing.

Just 35-minutes from Ravensthorpe is Hopetoun, one of the most beautiful seaside towns on the southern coast.

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

Benefits
Why work for us?
The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:

• 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 work and leave arrangements

• Professional Development opportunities
• 12% Superannuation Guarantee

Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online via the 'apply for job' button below. Please provide the following documents and information as part of your application:

• A detailed cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
• A written statement (maximum of 3 pages) addressing the ESSENTIAL CRITERIA in the JDF:

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 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.

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.

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:

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.

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).

Similar Vacancy:
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.

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.