What's great about working for WACHS – Pilbara WACHS nursing & midwifery workforce web page Roebourne District Hospital are seeking applications from candidates genuinely interested in tackling the challenges unique to the region to be a part of a team that is making real change in the Pilbara. The primary responsibility of the Registered Nurse is to deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care for patients within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse. What we are looking for: Highly capable and values-driven nurses to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary nursing team, you will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the WACHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork. While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At WACHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values. What we offer: In addition to the great salary our employees 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. Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing Relocation allowance (For further information refer to attachments or the following links: Belong (health.wa.gov.au) WA Health Relocation Incentives FAQs) Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA Generous salary packaging benefits: 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 Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits. Flexible working and leave arrangements Professional Development opportunities Continuous learning opportunities 11% Superannuation Guarantee 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 WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors. Want to know more about this role: We encourage you to contact Mary-Ann Moore on Tel: 08 9182 0200 Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Write a statement of no more than two (2) pages addressing the Work Related Requirements outlined in the attached JDF a comprehensive CV clearly listing your professional achievements with the names and email addresses of two (2) professional referees (one of your referees should be your current supervisor or manager) a cover letter outlining their suitability for this position Please note: Documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. We currently have a variety of permanent, fixed term and Casual vacancies available. This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted: The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when vacancies occur matching your identified skills. All efforts are made to ensure employment can be offered within a timely manner. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/12/2024. Local, interstate and international applicants are encouraged to apply. Are you a UK Passport Holder, keen to live and work in beautiful regional Western Australia? Good news…… New working Holiday (subclass 417) visa arrangements for eligible UK passport holders means WACHS can offer fixed term contracts of up to 3 years. International applicants with suitable experience & qualifications are encouraged to apply and must include a copy of their current Visa with their application documents. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment. AHPRA Registration: To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA). If you are not eligible for registration, please do not continue this application and contact the person named in the advert for further advice. 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. 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 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. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours Diversity Statement 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. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered. We look forward to receiving your application.
