12 days ago, from Western Australia Government
Ever considered a career in the country?
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.
The successful applicant is entitled to receive a $5,000 pro-rata payment for eligible part-time employees based on hours worked to live and work in Katanning.
This is a Permanent full-time vacancy.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist has a key role in the development, implementation, coordination and evaluation of senior's health and community rehabilitation services to patients in the Great Southern in line with evidenced based practice.
Promotes clinical leadership within the Seniors Health and Community.
About YouDemonstrated advanced clinical experience and clinical competence in nursing, rehabilitation and bio psychosocial assessment within an interdisciplinary model of service delivery.Demonstrated ability to initiate and participate in clinical governance activities, including risk management and best practice principles.Demonstrated high level communication, negotiation, problem solving and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated clinical leadership skills and the ability to facilitate clinical practice education.Current 'C' class driver's licence and ability to travel within the region.Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Hazel Mackenzie on 9892 8215.
About UsThe WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Our vision is to be a global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.
About the REGIONWhy work for us?
The Western Australian Country Health Service offers 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.Flexible work and leave arrangements.Professional Development opportunities.Application InstructionsApplicants are to submit:
A detailed resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements;A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and abilities as they relate to the position and what you will bring to the role;A statement addressing the selection criteria (2 – 3 pages maximum).Please also provide the contact details of two (2) referees.
Please note that referees must be a current/former supervisor or manager.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Other ConditionsWA 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 is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check.
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.
Diversity StatementWA 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.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
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