Clinical Nurse Manager

This is for a Fixed Term orCasual appointment at up to 80 hours per fortnight. This is for aninitial 12 months, with the possibility ofextension(s). An opportunity exists for atalented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Manager to join the AgedCare team at Karlarra House in South Hedland in the Pilbara. To be successful, you will have... Advanced clinical,managerial and leadership skills. Proven ability to lead ateam in delivering aged care that is person centered and meetsall relevant Aged Care quality standards. Demonstrated welldeveloped ability to manage human, material and environmentalresources to achieve optimum resident care. Highly developedcommunication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, and theability to influence a positive culture in theworkplace. Position Profile: The Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) KarlarraHouse position will work in partnership with the Facility Managerto ensure high standards of clinical care to residents, consistentwith the Aged Care Quality Standards and WACHS Clinical GovernanceFramework. The position will provide clinical leadership, nursingconsultancy and support to the clinical team promoting personcentered, compassionate care to all residents that reflects theWACHS values. Quality Improvement, Performance Management, CustomerFocus, Disability Services Act and Confidentiality throughout thecourse of their duties. Want to know more about this role: We encourage you to contact Kirsten Dyke on ***. Selection Criteria: Pleasesee the attached Job Description Form. Area ProfileKarlarraHouse, located in Port Hedland in Western Australia’s Pilbararegion, is the WA Country Health Service’s only stand-aloneresidential aged care facility. This 56-bed service supports olderAboriginal and non-Aboriginal residents with complex needs,including advanced dementia and chronic conditions, through adedicated team of nurses, care assistants and an Aboriginal LiaisonOfficer. Port Hedland itself is a vibrantcoastal town and a major iron ore export hub, offering modernamenities, a strong sense of community and an enviable outdoorlifestyle with stunning beaches and year-round adventure. Together,Karlarra House and its Pilbara setting provide both essential careand a unique regional experience. Eligibility to Apply: To beeligible 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 inAustralia (for permanent appointments). Please provide the following information aspart of your application: A detailed CV thatclearly shows your experience relevant to this role A cover letter outliningtheir suitability for this position. A document addressing theselection criteria listed on the Job Description Form(JDF) The names and contactdetails of two (2) professional referees - preferable for oneto be your current/recent supervisor or manager. What we offer In addition to the great salary our employeesenjoy an amazing range of benefits: Location based allowances(if applicable) including: additional North Westpaid leave District Allowance -regional specific Air-conditioningsubsidy allowance. Paid study Leaveassistance – regional specific as per EBA. Generous salary packagingbenefits: Up to $9010 on arange of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or othereveryday living expenses Up to $2650 on mealentertainment, holiday accommodation and venuehire Access to novatedleasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car andexpenses. Continuous learningopportunities WACHS supports flexibleworking practices and consideration will be given to flexiblework/roster options, where operationallyappropriate. As a WA Country HealthService employee, you’re entitled to discounts across someprivate health care funds. Please see attached flyer forfurther details. If you experience difficulties while applyingonline, please contact Employee Services on for immediateassistance during business hours. Other Conditions:WAHealth engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WAHealth policies require applicants to undertake criminal recordsscreening and integrity checking as part of the appointmentprocess. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’sintegrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note this recruitment process requirescompletion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) isconditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to performthe inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHAwill result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please seethe attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. Whilst this selection process will initiallybe used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fillother "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. Inaddition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacatethe advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant mayalso be selected from this process. Both of these options remainvalid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authoriseddelegate endorses the recruitment decision. We are committed to fostering adiverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valuedand empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings uniqueperspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join usin shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieveequality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal OpportunityAct 1984, encourage applications from people living with adisability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years ofage and under). Lodgement is system generated. Anysubmissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOTBE CONSIDERED WA Health is committed to eliminating allformsof discrimination in the provision of our service. Weembrace diversity and strongly encourage applications fromAboriginaland Torres Strait Islander peoples,peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and people withdisabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practiceswithin the context of aquality health service. WA Health iscommitted to a smoke free environment across all buildings, groundsand vehicles. #J-18808-Ljbffr