We are seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse – Operating Theatre, Hedland Health Campus
Position Profile
As part of the multidisciplinary team within peri-operative services, the primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse (CN) is to manage, co-ordinate and deliver advanced peri-operative nursing care to patients and families within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse, using leadership, advanced nursing skills and knowledge relevant to Operating theatre setting. The Clinical Nurse is a valued clinical resource for all staff as well as to provide clinical supervision of Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Assistants in Nursing, and students.
What We Are Looking For
- Advanced clinical knowledge and experience specific to peri-operative unit - Scrub & Scout, Anaesthetic nursing, and post-anaesthesia care unit.
- Advanced skills in planning, coordination and decision making, within the peri-operative setting.
- Well-developed team leadership and membership skills.
- High level communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Quality and risk management principles within practice.
- Digital capability to enable access and use of available technology for safe patient care and information availability.
- Ability to work as part of the on-call roster as required.
What We Offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:
- 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
- Flexible working and leave arrangements.
- 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.
- Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
- Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
- Continuous learning and Professional Development 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
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 eligible 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
Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact
Arunima Mathew on 08 9174 1120.
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About the Area: The Pilbara is WA’s second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory boarder to the east. The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the Pilbara’s southern area reaches the Midwest and Goldfields region. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to WA, providing the state’s largest export revenue earners – iron ore and liquified natural gas. The major population centers are Port Hedland, Karratha, Newman, and Tom Price. Median population age is 35.
Hedland Health Campus officially opened its doors on 17th November 2010 as the Regional Health Care Hub for the Pilbara after significant building works were completed to update the original Port Hedland Hospital. It also provides valuable support to smaller regional sites including Newman Health Campus, Marble Bar Health Clinic and Nullagine Nursing Post. Built on Colebatch Way next to Karlarra House residential aged – care facility, it provides Pilbara residents with access to specialists in one location. Some of the Health Campus’ services include but are limited to: 24/7 emergency dept, Aged care services, Allied health services, Day surgery and Outpatient units, Mental health, drug and alcohol services, High dependency unit, Inpatient unit, Medical imaging, Maternity and obstetric service, Paediatric unit, Pharmacy, Population health services, Renal dialysis, Telehealth and Visiting specialists across various specialities. 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 which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
- 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: 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.
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.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
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).