An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to work at our Marble Bar Nursing Post/Health Centre. This is for a Permanent Fulltime appointment at 80 hours per fortnight.
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
Position Overview: The Clinical Nurse Specialist - Remote works as a member of a multidisciplinary team within a primary health care framework in partnership with the community, community council and other organisations. The role provides culturally responsive, planned, coordinated and comprehensive primary health and emergency care to the individuals and families of the respective community.
What We Are Looking For
- Your ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organisation as well as external stakeholders
- You will be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a remote Aboriginal community or cross-cultural setting
- You will either have or be working towards Remote Emergency Care (REC), Pharmacology competency, and Maternity Emergency Care (MEC) which would be highly desirable, as well as a Post Grad in Remote Nursing or Leadership.
- Other desirable experience includes: Community Health, Public Health, Health Promotion, Primary Health Care, Remote Health Practice, and immunisation provider’s certificate or a willingness to undertake same
To be successful you will
- Have 5 years broad nursing experience with recent accident and emergency skills or remote area nursing experience.
- Relish the challenge to show case your advanced clinical skills in a culturally diverse community
- Be looking for the opportunity to work, develop and build relationships with the local communities to enable better health outcomes
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.
Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Kathleen Robertson District Director of Nursing East Pilbara on Tel: 0437 280 788
We think you’ll like it here: Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.
About the Town: Marble Bar is one of the most famous outback towns in Australia, and is a fine example of a pioneering town dating the gold rush days at the end of the nineteenth century. It is located 1492km north of Perth on the Great Northern highway via Newman, 1939km north of Perth via the coast road, and 202km south-east of Port Hedland. It is rich in natural attractions, surrounded by a rugged outback landscape dotted with gorges where you can enjoy a peaceful picnic and refreshing swim. It was named after the large mineral deposits in the area which was originally thought to be marble but in fact was Jasper bar and mistaken for marble, known as Marble Bar, which runs across the bed of the Coongan River. This outback town was pioneered during the gold rush days of the late 1800’s and is also home to the Comet Gold Mine and the Corunna Downs Airbase which was one of the best kept secrets of World War 2.
Marble Bar’s biggest event on the town’s calendar is the Marble Bar Horse Race! A social occasion since 1893, where the locals gather at the red dirt racetrack to enjoy the country picnic race day atmosphere. There are many interesting and historical places to visit in Marble Bar and has a heritage trail around the town. On Station Street, below water tank lookout, is the old hospital which in 1904 was created as a leprosy hospital. Today however the town only has a nurse’s station which continues to service the local and surrounding community. The pubs in Marble Bar and Nullagine are two of Western Australia's most iconic outback pubs, the Ironclad Hotel was erected as Marble Bar's first hotel in 1892, one of the first two permanent buildings in the town at the time of the gold rush Marble Bar, WA - Aussie Towns and Marble Bar: Your Travel Guide | Australia's North West (australiasnorthwest.com)
Pilbara overview: The Pilbara is the State's second most northern region and covers 507,896 sq km (including offshore islands). It is the home of 62,841 residents (based on ABS ERP 2020). The Pilbara region is home to some of Earth’s oldest rock formations and its landscape includes coastal plains and mountain ranges with cliffs and gorges. It is a globally significant mining and energy region, boasting a wealth of resources, dynamic communities, rich Aboriginal culture and stunning natural landscapes. The region has a rich cultural history and approximately 15 percent of the population comprises of those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. The Pilbara also has a large transient population, which many people working in the region on a fly-in/ fly-out basis.
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 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 Work with Us/In Their Words
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.
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.
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
