Clinical Nurse Specialist

This is for fixed term full time (6 month) with the possibility of extension(s). An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Hospital Avoidance Program Team. 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. Please see attached flyer for further details. To be successful, you will have… Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Extensive clinical nursing experience in the areas of assessment and management of older patients in the community and/or patients in the emergency department. Demonstrated experience and skills in the coordination, delivery and evaluation of health care programs. Demonstrated skills in meeting legislative and accreditation requirements. Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution. Computer Literacy including use of Microsoft Office Programs. Position Profile Undertakes assessments and provides clinical nursing expertise to ensure best practice for older patients in the emergency department and then intervention post emergency department presentation in the community. You will be joining a multidisciplinary team to help prevent hospitalisation and representations by ensuring older patients are supported in the community. 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. Please see attached flyer for further details. 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 Julie Munro on 0418 957 291. 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 below. The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees – preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager. Selection Criteria Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Extensive clinical nursing experience in the areas of assessment and management of older patients in the community and/or patients in the emergency department Demonstrated experience and skills in the coordination, delivery and evaluation of health care programs Demonstrated skills in meeting legislative and accreditation requirements Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution Computer Literacy including use of Microsoft Office Programs. 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. This vacancy is subject to a Western 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 a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. 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 is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr