Clinical Nurse

We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse Paraburdoo Hospital based in the Pilbara.

This is for a Permanent Full-Time position. 

Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program

Ever considered a career in the country? 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 paid over 12 months –

WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program

About this role: The role manages, coordinates and delivers advanced nursing care to patients and families within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse, using leadership, advanced nursing skills and knowledge relevant to the practice setting. The CN provides clinical supervision for Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing and students.

What we are looking for: Highly capable and values-driven Clinical Nurse to join our dynamic team at Paraburdoo Hospital. You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the WACHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork. 

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.

Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
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.
Flexible working and leave arrangements. 
Professional Development opportunities 
Continuous learning opportunities
11.5% Superannuation Guarantee. For further information click here. 
Private Health Fund Benefits - discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details/

Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Janine Guy DON/HSM Tel: 08 9159 5222

We think you’ll like it here: Our employees like working here, and we think you will too.  Watch these videos to find out what they have to say: Youtube

About the Town: Paraburdoo is a mining town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia the region is served by Paraburdoo Airport, which is situated 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from the town.

The name of the town comes from an Aboriginal word said to mean "feathered meat", which could refer to abundant Little Corella or Flock Pigeons It could also mean Rock Cave (para means rock and buradoo means hole or cave) to refer to caves nearby.

Paraburdoo was developed in the early 1970s to support Hamersley Iron's (now Pilbara Iron) local Iron ore mining operations and was gazetted as a town in 1972.

Paraburdoo is located 1,528 kilometres (949 mi) north of Perth, 24 kilometres (15 mi) north of the Tropic of Capricorn, nearly 300 kilometres (190 mi) from the coast, and 424 metres (1,391 ft) above sea level.

There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Pilbara Region, to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health and living in the North West, please click Nursing and Midwifery Careers and Australia’s Northwest and to learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA. and What’s great about working for WACHS – Pilbara

How to apply: Applicants are required to apply online and your application should include: 

A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager

If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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.

Subsequent Vacancies: 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.

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: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

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.

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.

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.