Clinical Nurse Specialist – Palliative Care

Working in the South West - YouTubeThis is for a Permanent Part Time appointment at 68.40 hours per fortnight.We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care to ensure the delivery of high-quality care within our services.
This role is pivotal in supporting staff, medical officers, and families as they navigate complex care needs.
You will be a key resource in planning, facilitating, and evaluating clinical practice in alignment with current standards, whilst promoting effective communication and leadership within the team and the community.Key ResponsibilitiesAct as a resource for staff and volunteers, providing guidance for patient care in hospice and community settings.Evaluate nursing interventions and recommend effective management strategies.Promote a collaborative team approach to optimise patient care.Engage with community groups and healthcare professionals to raise awareness of Palliative Care services.Coordinate initiatives for quality improvement and participate in relevant nursing research projects.Ideal CandidateRegistered Nurse with advanced clinical competence and substantial experience in Palliative Care.Proven skills in planning, coordination, and decision making, demonstrating a proactive approach to patient care.Well-developed leadership abilities and experience in fostering team dynamics.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with various stakeholders.Strong understanding of risk management and quality management principles as they pertain to healthcare.Current knowledge of legislation and policies impacting Equal Opportunity, Disability Services, and Occupational Safety and Health.Committed to professional development and the continuous improvement of care standards.About UsThe 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 REGIONWorking with WA Country Health Service - South WestLearn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WATo learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Janis Brett on 9753 6685.Why work for us: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For further information click here.As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds (flyer attached)Generous salary packaging benefits:Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesProfessional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowanceApplication 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 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 each of the work-related requirements on page four (4) of the JDF, in no more than four (2-4) pages.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.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.
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: 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.Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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