Nurse Manager

Job Overview This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment until 28/11/2026, with the possibility of extension/s, and or permanency. Immediate start. Are you a passionate and experienced Nurse Manager ready to lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional, consumer-centred healthcare? Join us at Western Australia Country Health Service in Katanning, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of nursing and healthcare delivery within our community. Position Profile: As the Nurse Manager, you will be responsible for providing outstanding leadership and management to both nurses and unregulated healthcare workers, ensuring high-quality clinical care for patients, residents, and their families. You will oversee the management of human, material, and environmental resources, fostering a safe and effective care environment that meets Aged Care and National Accreditation Standards. Key Responsibilities Provide advanced clinical leadership and expertise in acute and aged care nursing practice. Collaborate with the Director of Nursing/Health Service Manager to develop and implement improvement strategies and evaluate performance outcomes. Coordinate quality improvement projects to ensure outcome-based, customer-focused service delivery. Manage staffing levels in response to patient acuity and safety risks while ensuring safe and effective care. Undertake investigations of clinical incidents and patient complaints, implementing recommendations for improvement. Ideal Candidate Registered Nurse eligible for registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia. Strong clinical and leadership skills with a thorough understanding of acute/residential aged care. Proven experience in managing human, material, and environmental resources within a healthcare setting. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on negotiation and conflict resolution. Familiarity with contemporary quality and risk management practices in consumer-centred care. Proficient in using digital tools for data entry, online policies, and learning resources. Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislative and regulatory requirements affecting healthcare delivery. Parental Leave This is a Fixed Term opportunity while the substantive occupant is on a period of Parental Leave. To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Tina Jones on . About Us The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities. Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare. Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients. About The REGION Working with WA Country Health Service - Great Southern Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA Benefits Why work for us? The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits: Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing Paid Study Leave Generous Salary Packaging Benefits Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses Flexible work and leave arrangements Professional Development opportunities 12% Superannuation Guarantee Application Instructions Applicants are requested to apply online via the ‘apply for job’ button below. Please provide the following documents and information as part of your application: A detailed cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager). A written statement addressing the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum 3-4 pages). If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours. 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). 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. Other Conditions WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: 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. Similar Vacancy 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. 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). Lodgement Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or Email Applications LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. WA Health Commitment 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. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles. Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WA Country Health Service by 2x Sign in We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr