Clinical Nurse Manager-Communicable Disease Control
We are currently recruiting a suitably qualified Clinical Nurse Manager with a background in Communicable Disease Control who is looking for an exciting career opportunity in Albany. This position is fixed term – full time until 25/04/2025 with the possibility of extension(s). About the OPPORTUNITY A rewarding and interesting role where you will:
Represent Population Health Unit on committees, groups and meetings as negotiated with Director-Population Health and Public Health Manager.Coordinate the regional vaccination program with State/National targets and standards including maintenance of cold chain standards.Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate disease control and public health programs in consultation with community members and other service providers based on local needs and state and national priorities.About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
Significant community nursing experience at a senior level in the clinical and population health program specialty.Demonstrated extensive knowledge and understanding of the methods of surveillance and control of communicable diseases.Demonstrated extensive experience in health management systems, including data analysis and interpretation.To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Michaela Blomqvist on 08 9842 7521. Why work for us? The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits: Generous Salary Packaging BenefitsUp to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses.Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment.Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses.A detailed resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements;A statement addressing the selection criteria (see JDF attached) as they relate to the position and what you bring to the role.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.
Diversity Statement 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).
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.
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