Location: Kalgoorlie
Unit/Division: Goldfields -> Regional
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Nurse experienced working within a busy Emergency Department to join our team in the Goldfields Region of Western Australia! This is for a Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time appointment at variours hours per fortnight.
Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program Ever considered a career in the country? The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to support new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles. It is available to new and existing nurses working full-time, part-time on fixed-term and permanent contracts across 76 select sites. Eligible nurses and midwives may receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12-months. This position is located at the Kalgoorlie Health Campus. Kalgoorlie is Australia's largest Outback city where mining, history and bushland combine, located 595 km east-northeast of Perth.
To be successful in this role you will have: Demonstrated advanced nursing practice within the Emergency Department.Demonstrated advanced skills in planning, coordination and decision making, within the Emergency Department.Experience in Quality Improvement activities within the Emergency Department.Well-developed communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to effectively lead a team.Area Profile: The Goldfields region of the WA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia. The region is located in the south eastern corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshore islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal – this in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent. The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the south.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Jean Mathuranayagam on (08) 9080 5612. Why work for us?The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:
Eligibility toward the Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive ProgramWA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive ProgramUp to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meals and entertainmentAccess to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expensesPlease provide the following information as part of your application:
A detailed CV that clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed on the job description form.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 - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.Diversity Statement: WA Health is committed to eliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander peoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of aquality 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.
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 oftwelve (12) months from whenthe authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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 will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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