Description:
Opportunities are abundant in the Kimberley!
An opportunity exists for talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the Team in Kununurra for a fixed term period until 17/11/24 with the possibility of an extension(s) and/or permanency
Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
- The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program
- 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 .
To be successful, you will have...
- Eligibility for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated commitment in the application of primary health care principles and a community development approach to practice.
- Certificate in Family and Child Health or equivalent.
- Demonstrated commitment to the application of Primary Health Care Principles and a Community Development approach to practice.
- Demonstrated ability to work with Aboriginal people and cross cultural-groups.
- Demonstrated ability to function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-sectoral and interagency team.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
- Current C Class drivers Licence and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away from home
Position Profile:
The Child Health Generalist is responsible for providing a high level of Primary Health Care to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals, families and communities with the emphasis in the area of Child Health.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary eligible employees may enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances including:
- $10000 Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program payment over 12 months
- Additional North West paid leave
- District Allowance - regional specific
- Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
- 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
WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Evelyn Semmens 08 9166 4321.
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 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.
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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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
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 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 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