Description:
This is for a Permanent, Fixed Term or Casual appointment at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Manager to join the After-Hours team at Carnarvon Health Campus – Midwest.
To be successful, you will have...
- Demonstrated ability as a leader/coordinator in a diverse team environment
- Advanced clinical practice in a variety of acute settings including the ability to perform under pressure
- Highly developed interpersonal and negotiation skills, oral and written communication skills and proven ability to build and maintain relationships
- Understanding of continuous quality improvement programs and risk management.
- Computer literacy and an ability to utilise information systems
- Well-developed conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills including the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex and sensitive problems
- Ability and willingness to participate in an after-hours shift work roster, including weekends, public holidays, nights, afternoons and day shifts as required.
Position Profile:
Provides after hours administration and bed management for Carnarvon Hospital. Demonstrates leadership and role modelling. Promotes and ensures maintenance of clinical standards of quality of care.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances
- Relocation allowance (For further information refer to “Belong” and “Relocation incentive” attachments)
- 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
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 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months (WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program).
Area Profile
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Vanessa Parker on 08 9941 0302.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following information as part of your application:
- A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
- A cover letter outlining their suitability for this position
- A 2-3-page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
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
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours
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 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.
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
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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.