Overview
Fantastic opportunity in Karratha for an experienced Clinical Nurse in Ambulatory Care, for a Permanent Part-Time appointment at 32 hours per fortnight.
Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives – across a broad range of patient-facing roles – on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service – Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria.
Position Profile: The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse Ambulatory Care is to manage, coordinate and deliver comprehensive evidenced based nursing care and quality outpatient services, using leadership, organisational and advanced nursing skills and knowledge relevant to the ambulatory care practice setting. The Clinical Nurse provides clinical supervision for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students.
To be successful, you will have:
- Clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidenced based nursing care within an Ambulatory Care practise setting
- Advanced skills in planning, coordination and decision making
- Well-developed team leadership and membership skills
- High level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form (JDF)
What we can offer you: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances including:
- additional North West paid leave
- District Allowance – regional specific
- Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning subsidy allowance
- Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program (For further information see attached Flyer)
- Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
- Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
- Generous salary packaging benefits:
- 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.
- Flexible working and leave arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities
- Continuous learning opportunities
- HECS-HELP incentive (For further information see attached Flyer)
- 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee. For further information click here.
- 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.
Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Nicola Mitchell on Tel: (08) 9144 7574.
About the Area: There is a wealth of information about living and working in Karratha Karratha is Calling. The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over 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 Australia’s Northwest.
There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Pilbara Region, to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health and living in the North West, please click Nursing and Midwifery Careers and to learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service – Living and working in country WA. and Work With Us/In Their Words
How to apply? Applicants are required to apply online and your application should include:
- A comprehensive CV clearly listing your professional achievements
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
- The names and contact details 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: 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.
AHPRA Registration: To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with 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.
Subsequent Vacancies: 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.
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: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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.
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.
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.
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).
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
