Registered Nurse - Northbridge, Australia - WA Country Health Service

Description

We are currently recruiting qualified Registered Nurses who are looking for an exciting career opportunity within the Great Southern Region of Western Australia

The Great Southern aim to fill nursing vacancies in the following areas of specialty:

• General Medical / Surgical
• Theatre
• Emergency Department
• Residential Aged Care
• Palliative Care
• Outpatient Care
• Acute Care

To the following locations:

• Katanning
• Gnowangerup
• Kojonup
• Ravensthorpe
• Bremer Bay
• Jerramungup
• Mount Barker (Plantagenet)
• Denmark

The Great Southern region is one of the nine regions of Western Australia. It is located on the south coast of Western Australia adjoining the Southern Ocean, where it extends for approximately 250 km. It is bordered by the South West region on the west and extends 200 km north where it meets the Wheatbelt region.

The Great Southern health region is made up of two geographic health districts, the Central Great Southern and Lower Great Southern. Its largest city is Albany, which is located 418 km from Perth.

The Central Great Southern includes one District Hospital (Katanning Hospital) and two small hospitals (Gnowangerup and Kojonup Hospitals) and one Nursing Post/Health Centre (Tambellup Health Centre). The Lower Great Southern includes one regional hospital (Albany Hospital), three small hospitals (Denmark, Plantagenet, and Ravensthorpe Hospitals) and two Nursing Posts/Health Centres (Bremer Bay and Jerramungup Health Centres).

The Central Great Southern region includes Katanning, Gnowangerup, and Kojonup. Katanning is a town alive with different cultures and cuisine. The people are friendly, harmonious, and respectful. Picture perfect Kojonup is nestled in the valley of farming, with delightful shops, art galleries and a maze. Gnowangerup is the gateway to the Porongurup's if rock climbing and adventure is your thing All three towns are strong in their sports and arts, making them a wonderful place for children to grow, learn and explore.

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The Eastern Lower Great Southern region includes Ravensthorpe, Bremer Bay, and Jerramungup, and is home to some of the most unique National Parks and Reserves in Australia. The Fitzgerald River National Park provides spectacular recreational opportunities within its varied landscapes including bushwalking, camping, fishing, canoeing, whale watching, swimming, and surfing.

At the heart of the Western Lower Great Southern region is Plantagenet (Mount Barker), located 50 km north of Albany and surrounded by prosperous farming lands, amazing wineries, quaint tea rooms and beautiful restaurants. The Mount Barker Heritage Trail showcases the regions' natural and cultural heritage. The coastal town of Denmark boasts magnificent forests with walking trails, world class white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. The Plantagenet Cranbrook Health Service, together with the Denmark Health Service pride themselves on prioritising the professional development of their nursing staff, providing ample opportunities to train and upskill in various nursing fields to keep their employees motivated, stimulated and skilled.

The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:

• Relocation assistance
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• 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 working and leave arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities
• 11% Superannuation Guarantee

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 - WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program

About WACHS: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

The following should be noted:

This is a Recruitment Pool for suitably qualified Registered Nurses covering all employment types including:

Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a weekly basis.
• Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process however applicants may be contacted to provide additional information.
• Appointments may be made until 31/12/2024.

International applicants with suitable experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply and must include a copy of their AHPRA registration and current Visa with their application documents.

Position Profile: This pool is to recruit Registered Nurses to a number of different roles and locations across the Great Southern Region.

Each role provides nursing care for patients within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse, and provides clinical supervision for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing, and students.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Michelle Hardy on

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online ).

Please submit:

1. A comprehensive CV clearly listing your professional achievements
2. The names and email addresses of two (2) professional referees (one of your referees should be your current supervisor or manager)
3. A cover letter outlining your suitability for your selected field of nursing

Please note: These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for assistance during business hours (0800 – 1600 AWST).

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 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.

AHPRA Registration: To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA). If you are not eligible for registration, please do not continue this application and contact the person named in the advert for further advice.

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.

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.

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

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.