WACHS Kimberley Clinical Nurse Specialist Pool

WACHS Kimberley Clinical Nurse Specialist Pool Part time, Casual/Temporary, Full time, Contract, Permanent This vacancy is for Permanent, Fixed Term & Casual appointments at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency across all remote clinic locations in the Kimberley. Lombadina is located on beautiful Thomas Bay, 170km North of Broome on the Dampier Peninsula. Relax on white sandy beaches, characterised by pristine turquoise waters. Take in nature's beauty and experience the colours of the Kimberley, kayaking, snorkelling, fishing and whale watching. Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave Generous Salary Packaging Benefits The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program 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. The Kimberley Population Health Unit mission is to optimise the health of Kimberley communities by working in partnership and embedding the principles of public and primary healthcare in our work. This is a multifaceted role in the Primary Care sector that enables them to be proactive in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Our Directorate actively supports and encourages diversity and inclusion across occupational groups through the development and implementation of initiatives aimed at accessing and improving employment and mentoring opportunities for all people. Our strategies are located at This is an “extended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted: The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2026. To be successful, you will have … Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Knowledge and understanding of the principles of primary health care and community development. Broad nursing experience with recent emergency care nursing skills including the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated knowledge of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal health. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and cross-cultural, written and verbal communication and negotiation skills. Demonstrated well-developed problem solving. Pharmacology competency or working towards same. Current C Class manual driver's licence and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away from base. Position Profile: To work as a member of a multidisciplinary team within a primary health care framework in partnership with the community, community council and other organisations. To provide culturally responsive, planned, coordinated and comprehensive primary health and emergency care to the individuals and families of the respective community. What we offer In addition to the great salary eligible employees may enjoy an amazing range of benefits: Location based allowances including: Additional NorthWest 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 new leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits. Flexible working and leave arrangements Continuous learning opportunities WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate. The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months All Remote clinic appointments are eligible for the maximum amount $17000 - WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program. 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 Monica Frain on ***. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Please provide the following information as part of your application: A detailed Cover Letter and CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role A max 2-3 page document addressing the essential criteria listed in the Job Description Form Complete the RAN Competency Letter attached The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours. 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. 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. 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