Overview
This is forpermanent, full time appointment at 76 hours perfortnight.
An opportunityexists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join theteam at Derby Community Health.
* Great benefitsincluding location allowance, annual travel allowance and anadditional week annual leave.
* Generous SalaryPackaging Benefits.
* As a WA CountryHealth Service employee, you’re entitled to discountsacross some private health care funds. Please see attachedflyer for further details.
To be successful
To besuccessful, you will have...
* Eligiblefor registration in the category of Registered Nurse by theNursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Demonstrated commitmentin the application of Primary Health Care Principles and aCommunity Development approach to practice.
* Demonstrated knowledgeof cultural factors and social determinants, particularly asthey relate to Aboriginal Health.
* Demonstrated ability tofunction independently and as part of a multidisciplinary,multi sectoral and interagency team.
* Excellent interpersonal,verbal and written communication skills including the use ofcomputer programs.
* CurrentC Class drivers Licence and an ability and willingness totravel including overnight stays away from home.
Position profile
PositionProfile: The Clinical Nurse, SchoolHealth Generalist Community Nurse, is responsible for deliveringthe WA School Health program which is delivered utilising theprinciples of Primary Health Care and a Community Developmentapproach to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals,families and communities with the emphasis in the area of SchoolHealth. The School Health Nurse contributes to primary health carethat is holistic, works in multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral andinteragency service delivery models and provides health care with ahigh level of cross-cultural capability.
What we offer
Whatwe offer In addition to the greatsalary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
* Locationbased allowances including:
* Additional NorthWest paid leave
* DistrictAllowance - regional specific
* Annual travelsubsidy (ALTC)
* Air-conditioningsubsidy allowance.
* Paidstudy Leave assistance – regional specific as perEBA.
* Generoussalary packaging benefits:
* Up to $9010 on arange of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or othereveryday living expenses
* Up to $2650 onmeal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venuehire
* Access tonovated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car andexpenses.
* Plus,Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
* Continuous learningopportunities
* WACHSsupports flexible working practices and consideration will begiven to flexible work/roster options, where operationallyappropriate.
* As a WACountry Health Service employee, you’re entitled todiscounts across some private health care funds. Please seeattached flyer for further details.
Area Profile
AreaProfile: WACHS Kimberley is the mostnorthern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region hasapproximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 differentAboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population areAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberleyconsists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, threeCommunity Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberleyprovides hospital, community health, public health, remote areahealth, community aged care, and mental health services across theregion through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginalhealth, allied health, and support staff.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourageyou to contact Ruth Southern on 9193 3263.
Eligibility to Apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be anAustralian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live andwork indefinitely in Australia (for permanentappointments).
What to provide with your application
Pleaseprovide the following information as part of yourapplication:
* A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to thisrole.
* A coverletter outlining your suitability for thisposition.
* A 2-3page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listedon the Job Description Form (JDF)
* The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees -preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor ormanager.
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job DescriptionForm.
Other conditions
OtherConditions: WA Health engages staff in positions oftrust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants toundertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as partof the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to commenton an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethicalbehaviour.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactoryPre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer ofemployment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional onsatisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherentrequirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result inthe offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see theattached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Important notices
Whilst thisselection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughoutthe health service. In addition to this, should the successfulapplicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the nextmost suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) monthsfrom when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitmentdecision.
Diversity and eligibility
Weare committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce whereevery employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that adiverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation tomeet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of allbackgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitablefuture and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66Rand 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applicationsfrom people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, peoplefrom culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women andyouth (24 years of age and under).
Lodgement
Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.
Final notes
LATEOR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
WA Health iscommitted to eliminating all formsof discrimination in theprovision of our service. We embrace diversity and stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginaland Torres StraitIslander peoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgroundsand people with disabilities.
WA Healthsupports flexible working practices within the context of a qualityhealth service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environmentacross all buildings, grounds and vehicles
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