Clinical Nurse

Unit/Division:
WACHS - Goldfields - Regional Nursing - Esperance Community HealthWe are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Nurse experienced in providing a range of community-based health services within regional communities.Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive ProgramEver considered a career in the country? The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to support new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles.
It is available to new and existing nurses working full-time, part-time on fixed-term and permanent contracts across 76 select sites.
Eligible nurses and midwives may receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12-months.This position is located at the Esperance Health Campus.To be considered for this role you must outline in your written application your ability to meet the following criterion:
Significant recent post graduate nursing experience with demonstrated advanced nursing knowledge and skill and ability to work independently or within a team.Well-developed interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.Demonstrated understanding of the principles and practice of Primary Health Care and application to practice.Demonstrated understanding of and experience in Quality Improvement processes and activities.Demonstrated understanding of cultural issues and social determinants relating to Aboriginal and culturally and linguistically diverse communities in rural/remote areas.Area ProfileThe Goldfields region of the WA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia.
The region is located in the south eastern corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshore islands).
The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman.
The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal - this in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent.Why work for us?The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:
Eligibility toward the Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive ProgramPaid Study LeaveGenerous Salary Packaging BenefitsUp to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meals and entertainmentAccess to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expensesFlexible working and leave arrangementsProfessional Development opportunities11.5% Superannuation GuaranteeApplication InstructionsApplicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria on the attached JDF and provide a detailed resume and cover letter which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.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.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.Position Title:
Clinical NurseLocation:
EsperanceWork Type:
Permanent - Full TimeClosing Date:
2025-01-20 4:
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