20 Jul
Wa Country Health Service
Esperance
Are you an experienced Clinical Nurse Manager with a passion for perioperative care? Join the Western Australian Country Health Service and lead our dedicated team in providing exceptional patient care. We are looking for a proactive and skilled professional to enhance our nursing leadership and ensure best practices in our Theatre, Ambulatory Care, and CSSD departments.
As a Clinical Nurse Manager, you will play a crucial role in maintaining clinical governance, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Your leadership will shape the future of our services, fostering positive inter-departmental relationships and driving quality improvements.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Advanced clinical practice relevant to perioperative settings.
- Proven experience in managing human and material resources effectively.
- Excellent communication skills with a track record of building and maintaining relationships.
- A demonstrated ability in continuous quality improvement principles and clinical governance strategies.
- Eligibility for or possession of a current C Class driver's license.
- Up-to-date knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements affecting the healthcare sector.
- (Desirable) A post-graduate qualification in a related field.
- (Desirable) Experience or an understanding of rural and remote area health services.
We offer a supportive work environment with a commitment to staff development, a competitive salary, and opportunities for career advancement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the clinical team, ensuring compliance with ACORN standards and AS/NZ 4187.
- Provide advanced clinical patient care and staff support, promoting best practices in the department.
- Organise and adjust staff rosters to ensure safe practice guidelines are adhered to.
- Manage performance and development of staff, as well as oversee recruitment processes.
- Implement and monitor nursing practice standards in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
- Coordinate clinical governance activities to align with the National Safety and Quality Health Standards.
If you are ready to make a difference and take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!
This position is located in Esperance, which is 700 km from Perth and 400 km from Kalgoorlie. Esperance is renowned for its beaches and bushwalks.
Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program:
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.
About Us:
The WA Country Health Service’s core business is providing quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centers to small remote communities.
Our vision is to be a global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity, and Curiosity shape our identity, behavior, decision-making, and patient care.
The Goldfields region covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia, located in the southeastern corner, covering 770,488 sq km (including offshore islands). It includes main health campuses in Kalgoorlie & Esperance,
and smaller hospitals in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman. The region is culturally rich, with numerous Aboriginal communities, 16 Aboriginal language groups, and an Aboriginal population of 12.3%, significantly higher than the state average of 3.6%. The region supports industries such as mining, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Carla Jones at 08 9079 8161 .
What We Offer:
The Western Australian Country Health Service offers our employees a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:
- Eligibility for the Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program
- Up to $9,010 in benefits covering mortgage, rent, and living expenses
- Up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment
- Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses
- Flexible working and leave arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Application Instructions:
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria (no longer than 2-3 pages) and provide a detailed CV summarizing your experience and how you meet the requirements. Ensure these documents are prepared before applying online, as you will need to answer questions and attach documentation during the process.
If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services at 13 44 77 during business hours for assistance.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women,
and youth (under 24).
Note that this recruitment process may be used to fill similar vacancies within the health service for up to 12 months. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the position, another suitable candidate may be selected.
Other Conditions:
All staff must undergo criminal record screening and integrity checks. Employment offers are conditional on satisfactory pre-employment health assessments, which are essential for ensuring the ability to perform inherent requirements of the role.
Lodgement Deadline: Submissions after 4:00 pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.
WA Health is committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds,
including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working and is a smoke-free environment.
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