Staff Development Nurse

We are seeking an experienced Staff Development Nurse for our Newman Health Service based in the Pilbara. This is for a Permanent Full-Time position.  Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program 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. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12 months - WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program About this role: The primary responsibility of the Staff Development Nurse is to contribute to the attainment of Pilbara Region health goals by ensuring opportunities for the development and assurance of clinical competence of nursing staff through the delivery of high-quality staff development programs and support of nursing staff and students.
In conjunction with the Regional Nurse Educator, this position plans, implements and evaluates inter-professional programs addressing the learning needs of nurses and midwives within the Pilbara region including graduate nurses, to meet the regulatory, quality and safety practice standards within the health service with an overarching focus on consumer centred care. 
You will identify educational needs, and prepare, conduct and facilitate training to meet identified needs and ongoing assessment of the knowledge and skills of nursing staff, and will actively be involved in the professional development of all nursing and other staff in relation to the full range of clinical issues, with an emphasis on clinical development and the training elements of clinical risk management. You will also provide support for new staff, including orientation, coaching and preceptorship.
This role reports to Clinical Nurse Manager and works collaboratively with the Regional Nurse Educator and other regional Staff Development Nurses. Whilst the position is based at Newman Health Service, the role is expected to spend at least one week per month providing support and education to Tom Price and Paraburdoo Hospitals, and with our education responsibilities stretch across the Pilbara Region, may be required to travel to other Pilbara sites at times.
What we are looking for:
Highly experienced and values-driven Staff Development Nurse. Demonstrated high level of experience as a nurse providing clinical knowledge and expertise within the clinical area of the Emergency Department. Experience in planning and implementing education and training programs and participation in the planning and implementation of hospital wide Staff Development programs. What we offer: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:
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. Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits. Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA. Continuous learning and Professional Development opportunities. 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee. For further information click here .  Private Health Fund Benefits - discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer. Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Kent Fiddymont, District Director of Nursing on 0455 600 359.
We think you'll like it here: Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch these videos to find out what they have to say.
Newman Health Service is a new facility with a 6 bed ED and 12 bed ward. It runs a 3:3:2 model, with one nurse in ED, one on the ward, and a float nurse that covers both but usually works in ED from 0800-0000hrs. They have a nurse on call for all shifts and staff are expected to pick up on call, usually 2-4 per fortnight. There is onsite Doctor coverage from 0730 – 2230hrs daily.
About the Area: Newman Health Service is based in Newman, which is a mining town with a population of approximately 6000 people. It is an inland town in the heart of the Pilbara, situated in the northern area of Australia's Golden Outback tourist region, nestled between Mount Newman and Mount Whaleback, surrounded by rugged terrain near Karijini National Park in a remote area of true Australian Outback. Karijini National Park is home to a myriad ancient natural treasures, with easy access hikes to view waterfalls rushing down rugged canyons, rock pools and gorges where you can venture into 'The Centre of the Earth'.
Newman's surrounding landscape is very picturesque with the blue, green and red colours of the outback and is the gateway to some of the most adventurous 4WD country in outback Australia. It has a laid-back country vibe, with all the facilities you'd expect of a modern town including gym, swimming pool, 2 major supermarkets, various restaurants, bars and pubs and a golf course. It is an ideal base to explore and experience the Pilbara. Australia's Northwest . 
How to apply: Applicants are required to apply online and your application should include: 
A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF). A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role. The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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.
Subsequent Vacancies: 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.
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.
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 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.
Position Title Staff Development Nurse
Agency WA Country Health Service
Location Newman
Unit/Division WACHS Pilbara
Branch
Work Type Permanent - Full Time
Position No. 00617588
Closing Date 2024-10-03 4:00 PM
Position Title Staff Development Nurse
Branch
Location Newman
Work Type Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date 2024-10-03 4:00 PM
Agency Department of Health
Company Information
Description We are seeking an experienced Staff Development Nurse for our Newman Health Service based in the Pilbara. This is for a Permanent Full-Time position.  Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program 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. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12 months - WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program About this role: The primary responsibility of the Staff Development Nurse is to contribute to the attainment of Pilbara Region health goals by ensuring opportunities for the development and assurance of clinical competence of nursing staff through the delivery of high-quality staff development programs and support of nursing staff and students.
In conjunction with the Regional Nurse Educator, this position plans, implements and evaluates inter-professional programs addressing the learning needs of nurses and midwives within the Pilbara region including graduate nurses, to meet the regulatory, quality and safety practice standards within the health service with an overarching focus on consumer centred care. 
You will identify educational needs, and prepare, conduct and facilitate training to meet identified needs and ongoing assessment of the knowledge and skills of nursing staff, and will actively be involved in the professional development of all nursing and other staff in relation to the full range of clinical issues, with an emphasis on clinical development and the training elements of clinical risk management. You will also provide support for new staff, including orientation, coaching and preceptorship.
This role reports to Clinical Nurse Manager and works collaboratively with the Regional Nurse Educator and other regional Staff Development Nurses. Whilst the position is based at Newman Health Service, the role is expected to spend at least one week per month providing support and education to Tom Price and Paraburdoo Hospitals, and with our education responsibilities stretch across the Pilbara Region, may be required to travel to other Pilbara sites at times.
What we are looking for:
Highly experienced and values-driven Staff Development Nurse. Demonstrated high level of experience as a nurse providing clinical knowledge and expertise within the clinical area of the Emergency Department. Experience in planning and implementing education and training programs and participation in the planning and implementation of hospital wide Staff Development programs. What we offer: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:
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 Flexible working and leave arrangements  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. Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits. Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA. Continuous learning and Professional Development opportunities. 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee. For further information click here .  Private Health Fund Benefits - discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer. Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Kent Fiddymont, District Director of Nursing on 0455 600 359.
We think you'll like it here: Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch these videos to find out what they have to say.
Newman Health Service is a new facility with a 6 bed ED and 12 bed ward. It runs a 3:3:2 model, with one nurse in ED, one on the ward, and a float nurse that covers both but usually works in ED from 0800-0000hrs. They have a nurse on call for all shifts and staff are expected to pick up on call, usually 2-4 per fortnight. There is onsite Doctor coverage from 0730 – 2230hrs daily.
About the Area: Newman Health Service is based in Newman, which is a mining town with a population of approximately 6000 people. It is an inland town in the heart of the Pilbara, situated in the northern area of Australia's Golden Outback tourist region, nestled between Mount Newman and Mount Whaleback, surrounded by rugged terrain near Karijini National Park in a remote area of true Australian Outback. Karijini National Park is home to a myriad ancient natural treasures, with easy access hikes to view waterfalls rushing down rugged canyons, rock pools and gorges where you can venture into 'The Centre of the Earth'.
Newman's surrounding landscape is very picturesque with the blue, green and red colours of the outback and is the gateway to some of the most adventurous 4WD country in outback Australia. It has a laid-back country vibe, with all the facilities you'd expect of a modern town including gym, swimming pool, 2 major supermarkets, various restaurants, bars and pubs and a golf course. It is an ideal base to explore and experience the Pilbara. Australia's Northwest . 
There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Pilbara Region, to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health and living in the North West, please click Nursing and Midwifery Careers and Australia's Northwest and to learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA .and What's great about working for WACHS – Pilbara
How to apply: Applicants are required to apply online and your application should include: 
A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF). A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role. The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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.
Subsequent Vacancies: 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.
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.
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 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.

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