Clinical Nurse

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Join our dedicated team at WACHS Great Southern – Albany as a Clinical Nurse – Nursery, where you will play a pivotal role in managing, coordinating, and delivering high-quality nursing care to our patients. We are looking for a passionate and skilled Clinical Nurse who is committed to excellence in clinical practice and patient care.

As a Clinical Nurse, you will be responsible for maintaining national competence in nursing practice, providing professional advice, and ensuring high standards of care delivery across our unit. Your leadership skills will shine as you coordinate operational management on a shift-by-shift basis, engage in multi-disciplinary services, and actively participate in quality improvement and research programs.

The ideal candidate:

• Eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Possession of or progression towards an appropriate post-graduate qualification in neonatal care.
• Extensive clinical knowledge and proven experience in delivering evidence-based nursing care.
• Strong skills in planning, coordination, and decision-making within a clinical setting.
• Exceptional team leadership capabilities and the ability to foster effective teamwork.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with noteworthy interpersonal abilities for negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
• A sound understanding of quality and risk management principles and their application within practice.
• Knowledge of current legislative and policy obligations affecting nursing practice and healthcare service delivery.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide comprehensive patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Act as a clinical expert, offering professional guidance on clinical standards and practices.
• Lead unit-based decision-making and monitor progress towards unit and hospital goals.
• Identify patient education needs and implement effective teaching strategies.
• Assist in resource planning and ensure the efficient use of resources within the unit.

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Jude Haffner 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

This position is located at the Albany Health Campus. Albany is the largest city of the Great Southern Region of Western Australia, located 418 km from Perth.

Within a few minutes' drive from the Albany Health Campus, you will find stunning wineries, great restaurants, world class swimming and surfing beaches, mountain bike trails, hiking trails and one of the most beautiful coastlines Australia has to offer

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

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

• Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
• Paid Study Leave
• Generous Salary Packaging BenefitsUp 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 addressing the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum 3-4 pages).

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.