Clinical Nurse

This is for permanent, casual and fixed term appointment at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the team at Broome Hospital. Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave. Generous Salary Packaging Benefits. As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. To be successful, you will have... Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Demonstrated advanced nursing skills within area of practice. Demonstrated advanced skills in planning, coordination, and decision-making, within relevant practice setting. Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated incorporation of quality and risk management within practice. Demonstrated well-developed team leadership and mentorship skills including evidence of conflict resolution and negotiation skills. Commitment to own ongoing education and teaching in area of expertise. Position Profile The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse is to manage, coordinate and deliver competent nursing care for patients, using leadership and advanced clinical nursing skills and knowledge relevant to the General Medical department. Acts as a clinical resource and provides advanced clinical supervision and support for registered nurses, enrolled nurses, and assistants in nursing. Provides support, direction, orientation and education to staff and patients. Acts as a role model in the provision of holistic care. Assists the Clinical Nurse Manager in all areas of unit management. What We Offer In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits: Location based allowances including:Additional North West paid leave District Allowance - regional specific Annual travel subsidy (ALTC) Air-conditioning subsidy allowance. Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA. Generous salary packaging benefits: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. Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits. Professional Development opportunities Continuous learning opportunities 12% Superannuation Guarantee 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. Area Profile WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff. Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Priya Fitzwilliam on . 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: A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role. A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position. 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 or manager. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr