Nurse Practitioner

Employment Browse through the employment listings below to discover your dream rural or remote health care job. An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner to join the team at Coral Bay Nursing Post in the Gascoyne region of the Midwest. This is for aPermanent or Fixed Term appointment at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/orpermanency. Living in Coral Bay, Western Australia, offers apeaceful coastal lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. Nestled on the Ningaloo Reef, the town is perfect for marine enthusiasts, with snorkelling, diving, and fishing right off the beach. The community is small and close-knit, creating arelaxed and friendly atmosphere. Sunsets over the Indian Ocean are breathtaking, and the pace of life is slow and serene. While amenities are limited, the stunning environment more than compensates. Coral Bay is ideal for those seeking aremote, nature-filled escape, where the reef meets the desert and every day feels like a holiday. Coral Bay is situated 1118 kilometres fromPerth. To be successful, you willhave… · Advanced clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of illness and injury relevant to therole. · Clinical problem-solving skills including conceptual and analyticalability. · Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including negotiationskills. · Sound knowledge of relevant legislative and health regulating Acts including legislative obligations. · Experience in quality improvement, its practical application in meeting patient’s needs and its relationship to strategic development. PositionProfile: Provides advanced nursing assessment, diagnosis, care and intervention to patients and families within the scope of practice of aNurse Practitioner and the site designation(s). Develops and maintains evaluation processes of patient outcomes relevant to the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice. Responsible for the operational management of the NursingPost. Want to know more about this role: We encourage you to contact Beth Hudson on 0310 . Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job DescriptionForm. Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have avalid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have avisa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). · Adetailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to thisrole. · Acover letter outlining your suitability for thisposition. · A 2 – 3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on 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. What we offer In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range ofbenefits: Location based allowances (if applicable)including: additional North West paidleave District Allowance—regionalspecific Annual travel subsidy ( ALTC ) Air-conditioning subsidyallowance. Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA . Up to $ 9010 on arange of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday livingexpenses Up to $ 2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venuehire Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for acar andexpenses. Professional Development opportunities Continuous learning opportunities WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate. As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for furtherdetails. Area Profile The WA Country Health Service ( WACHS ) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470 , 000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health districts—Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural environment and is aculturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13 % of the overallpopulation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during businesshours. 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 ethicalbehaviour. 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. This vacancy is subject to aWestern Australian Working With Children ( WWC ) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: 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 aperiod of twelve ( 12 ) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitmentdecision. We are committed to fostering adiverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that adiverse 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 , 66 R and 66 ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 , encourage applications from people living with adisability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth ( 24 years of age andunder). #J-18808-Ljbffr