Clinical Nurse Salary: RN Level 2 $104,903 - $110,752 12% superannuation) Location: Derby Unit/Division: WACHS - Kimberley Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Position No: 00200091 Closing Date: 2025-11-03 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments:
This is for permanent, full time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the team at Derby Community Health.
1. Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave.
2. Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
3. As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.
To be successful, you will have...
4. Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
5. Demonstrated commitment in the application of Primary Health Care Principles and a Community Development approach to practice.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of cultural factors and social determinants, particularly as they relate to Aboriginal Health.
7. Demonstrated ability to function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary, multi sectoral and interagency team.
8. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the use of computer programs.
9. Current C Class drivers Licence and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away from home.
Position Profile:
The Clinical Nurse, School Health Generalist Community Nurse, is responsible for delivering the WA School Health program which is delivered utilising the principles of Primary Health Care and a Community Development approach to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals, families and communities with the emphasis in the area of School Health. The School Health Nurse contributes to primary health care that is holistic, works in multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral and interagency service delivery models and provides health care with a high level of cross-cultural capability.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
10. Location based allowances including:
11. Additional North West paid leave District Allowance - regional specific Annual travel subsidy (ALTC) Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
12. Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
13. Generous salary packaging benefits:
14. 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.
15. Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
16. Professional Development opportunities
17. Continuous learning opportunities
18. 12% Superannuation Guarantee
19. WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
20. As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Ruth Southern on 9193 3263.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online
Please provide the following information as part of your application:
21. A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
22. A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.
23. A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
24. The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
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