Staff Development Nurse

Salary: RN Level 2 $99,431 - $105,002 p.a. pro rata

Location: Albany, Western Australia

Unit/Division: Great Southern Region -> Population Health – Regional Public & Primary Health – Community Nursing

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

Position No: 00615406

Closing Date: 28 JANUARY 2025 4:00 PM AWST

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering an outstanding career opportunity in one of its highly desirable regions - the Great Southern Region.

This is a Permanent Part Time appointment at 38 hours per fortnight.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Staff Development Nurse to join our dynamic team in collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Manager – Community Health. In this role, you will provide clinical support, education, and training for community health nurses, ensuring that they have the tools and skills necessary to deliver exceptional care in designated regional clinical areas. Your responsibilities will include orienting new staff, conducting clinical education sessions, and supporting staff competencies, particularly in relation to the community health information system.

You will work closely with the Community Nurse Managers and the Population Health Management team to identify and address the clinical education needs across key strategy areas: early years, public health, and chronic disease. As a local champion for the community health information system, you will play a key role in providing ongoing support for both new and existing nursing staff.

This position offers the chance to actively contribute to the professional development of nursing staff, engage in safety and quality improvement activities, and participate in regional meetings to help shape the future of community health services. If you are a committed nurse with a passion for education and a desire to make a lasting impact in the community, we encourage you to apply.

About The REGION

The Great Southern region of Western Australia offers a diverse range of natural attractions, including rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, wildflowers, and the highest peaks in the south. The region’s strong tourism and primary production sectors drive the local economy, with Albany at its heart, home to WACHS Great Southern and its historic port. The Regional Health Service includes a main facility in Albany, supported by Multi-Purpose Service sites in Bremer Bay, Denmark, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Katanning, Kojonup, Plantagenet, Ravensthorpe, and Tambellup. Combining Public Health services with Nursing, Allied Health, and Aboriginal Health programs, we focus on preventing disease and improving health outcomes.

Join us and be a part of a supportive, collaborative team working towards improved health outcomes for our community.

Eligibility

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).

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Kathryn Tweddle on 08 9842 7542.

About Us

The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.

Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.

Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.

Benefits

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

Relocation incentive:

WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program

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 work and leave arrangements

Professional Development opportunities

11.5% 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 eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria.

Application Instructions

Applicants Are To Submit

A detailed resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements;

A cover letter outlining your skills and abilities as they relate to the position and what you will bring to the role; and

A statement (maximum 3-4 pages) addressing the selection criteria.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=367317