Description:
Are you looking for an exciting career opportunity in the beautiful South West Region of Western Australia?
Bunbury is the gateway to the South West and just a 2-hour drive south of Perth.
In the South West you can enjoy fantastic beaches, beautiful vineyards, forests, caves and more, all within a short drive from Bunbury and Busselton.
Bunbury Regional Hospital:
Bunbury Hospital is a 190-bed facility including new 30 bed inpatient surge facility servicing more than 170,000 residents as well as seasonal tourists making us country WA’s busiest hospital!
We provide medical and surgical specialty services and continue to treat more complex patients across a range of specialties locally rather than patients being transferred to Metropolitan services. We also provide outpatient and ambulatory care services across several different locations.
We value our workforce and are committed to offering a broad range of experience and training pathways as well as creating opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship and skills specialisation for those living and working in the South West.
Inland Health Sites:
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) - Inland Operations consists of eight small hospitals and one Nursing Post and includes three Multi-Purpose Sites (MPS). Inland spans from the southern boundary of the South Metropolitan Health Service to Walpole in the south of the state. Inland has three district areas with associated Director of Nursing/Health Service Manager's for each area:
Blackwood MPS - covers the sites at Boyup Brook, Pemberton, Nannup and Northcliffe.
Wellington - covers the sites at Collie, Harvey and Donnybrook.
Warren - covers the sites at Manjimup (Warren) and Bridgetown.
Coastal Health Sites:
WA Country Health Service (WACHS) - Coastal Operations consists of two hospitals and one Multi-Purpose Site (MPS):
- Busselton Health Campus
- Margaret River Hospital
- Augusta MPS
The management of the three sites sits with the Coastal Operations Manager with onsite management provided by the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Busselton Health Campus, Director of Nursing/HSM Margaret River Hospital and Augusta MPS and Clinical Nurse Manager Augusta MPS.
This is a Recruitment Pool for suitably qualified Assistant in Nursing covering:
Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
The following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process however applicants may be contacted to provide additional information.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2024.
Position Profile: We are currently seeking to appoint Assistant in Nursing (AIN) across various sites within the South West of Western Australia.
As part of a multidisciplinary team the AIN delivers patient care under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse. Suitably qualified candidates will perform the primary function of an Assistant in Nursing as defined in the attached Mandatory Policy 0080/18 Assistant in Nursing Policy and scope of practice document - Assistant in Nursing Duties.
Essential Criteria
To be employed as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) applicants must meet one of the following requirements as outlined in the attached JDF and Mandatory Policy document:
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Assisting in nursing work in acute care) OR
- Evidence of successful completion of one of the following: a) Stage 1&2 (66% completion) of a Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) approved Diploma of Nursing or b) Diploma of Nursing and active enrolment into a NMBA approved Bachelor of Nursing conversion program (EN to RN conversion) or c) Stage 1-3 (50% completion) of a NMBA approved Bachelor of Nursing Program or d) Stage 1-4 (50% completion) of an NMBA approved dual Bachelor of Science (Nursing)/Bachelor of Science (Midwifery) program and academic good standing; and current and ongoing course enrolment (including evidence of current successful completion of Basic Life Support, Manual/Safe Handling and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) training (inclusive of COVID-19 IPC training)). OR
- Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or Certificate III in Aged Care. Applicable for employment at Multi-Purpose Services only – Boyup Brook, Nannup, Pemberton, Augusta.
Why work for us: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- 11% 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 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
For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Sarah Collins on 0438 921 122.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide:
- A comprehensive CV and cover letter summarising your experience and professional qualifications.
- A statement of no more than 2-3 pages addressing the selection criteria outlined in the attached JDF.
- The names and contact details (email preferred) of two (2) recent professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager.
- A copy of your current visa if non-resident.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
About WACHS: 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.
WACHS is committed to living our values. A key focus is on Community, where we apply: Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.
Commitment to Diversity: 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.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Temporary sponsorship may be considered for suitable applicants with the required experience, skills and who are able to commit to working and living in a rural town. To be eligible for a casual or fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
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 may be subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check – if essential to location of employment. 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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED