Staff Development Nurse

WA Country Health Service – South Hedland WA
2 days ago , from Western Australia Government
We are seeking an experienced Staff Development Nurse for our Paediatrics department at Hedland Health Campus in the Pilbara.
This is for a Permanent position Part-Time 0.4FTE.

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 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 and midwives, 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 Hedland Health Campus, our education responsibilities stretch across the Pilbara Region.

What we are looking for:
Highly experienced and values-driven Staff Development Nurses Demonstrated high level of experience as a nurse providing clinical knowledge and expertise within the clinical area of Paediatrics 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 Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
Flexible working and leave arrangements 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.
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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 Donna Roberts on 0418 856 ***.

We think you'll like it here: Our employees like working here, and we think you will too.
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Hedland Health Campus (Hospital) services include: a 24hr emergency department, 2 operating suites, day surgery, 68 in patients beds, medical/surgical/high dependency unit, Maternity unit with special care nursery, Medical imaging X-ray services, Pathology and inpatient pharmacy, Aged care services, Outpatient and allied health services such as child health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home nursing services, and Visiting specialists such as adult and paediatric cardiology, echo cardiology, ear nose and throat, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, podiatry, nephrology, respiratory medicine, rheumatology, urology.

About the Area: Port Hedland is an oasis in the wilderness, a vibrant town that combines rugged adventure with a thriving community spirit.
This is your chance to be part of something truly extraordinary.
Make lifelong friends, participate in community events, and join in the spirit of local activities.
Experience the warmth and camaraderie that comes from living in a tight-knit town, where everyone looks out for each other.

Beyond work, Port Hedland offers an incredible lifestyle that blends adventure, relaxation, and a close-knit community.
Explore the vast expanses of Karijini National Park, with its majestic gorges, cascading waterfalls, and ancient landscapes.
Dive into outdoor pursuits like hiking, camping, fishing, and off-road driving.
Immerse yourself in the rich Indigenous culture and learn from the traditional custodians of this land Australia's Northwest.

How to apply: Applicants are required to apply online and your application should include:
Astatement 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: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

WA Health is committed to eliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander peoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of aquality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

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