Description:
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This is for a Permanent Part Time opportunity at 60.80 hrs per fortnight.
An exciting opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join a supportive Team in Population Health at Karratha Health Campus – Pilbara.
Join us in this exciting role and unlock a world of professional and personal fulfillment!
- Are you a motivated and experienced community health nurse, who is looking to be part of a strong and dynamic team?
- Do you have a passion for working in regional WA?
- Are you up for the challenge to show case your advanced clinical skills in a culturally diverse community?
- Are you looking for an opportunity to enhance your clinical and leadership skills within a diverse team culture that brings job satisfaction?
- Are you looking for the opportunity to work, develop and build relationships with the local communities to enable better health outcomes?
Area Profile
Imagine waking up to breath-taking landscapes every day, surrounded by the stunning red earth and mesmerizing rock formations. Karratha is an oasis in the wilderness, a vibrant city that combines rugged adventure with a thriving community spirit. This is your chance to be part of something truly extraordinary.
Beyond work, Karratha offers an incredible lifestyle that blends adventure, relaxation, and a close-knit community. If you’re into boating, Dampier Archipelago is on your doorstep with it’s beautiful beaches and marine life. With Karijini National Park- a few hours’ drive away, explore its majestic gorges, cascading waterfalls, and ancient landscapes. Dive into outdoor pursuits like hiking, camping, fishing, beaches and off-road driving. Immerse yourself in the rich Indigenous culture and learn from the traditional custodians of this land.
Position Profile:
This position promotes the health and well- being of children, families and specific community groups using a range of health promotion, health education, surveillance and early intervention strategies that are based on the principles of primary health care and service priorities.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary eligible employees may 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.
- 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).
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Angie Hankinson 08 9144 7831 / 0475 952 165
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.
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.
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
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.