Build your nursing
career where your skills make a real impact.
In country WA, you'll work
across diverse clinical settings, develop a broad scope of
practice, and be part of a supportive team that values your
contribution.
As a Registered Nurse, you will
apply your clinical knowledge and judgement to deliver safe,
high-quality patient care and contribute to effective team-based
service delivery.
Whether you're looking to
gain new experience, take the next step in your career, or enjoy a
more balanced lifestyle, our regional communities offer meaningful
work, professional growth, and a strong sense of connection — both
on and off the job.
How to
Apply:
Your application should
include:
A
current and detailed CV outlining your relevant nursing
experience
A
maximum 200-word statement outlining your
suitability for inclusion in the Registered Nurse recruitment
pool, including:
your
motivation for working in country WA
any
skills, experience or attributes relevant to rural and
regional healthcare settings
The
names and contact details of two (2) professional referees,
preferable at least one being a current or recent
supervisor
International
Nurses:
Applications are welcome
from internationally qualified nurses.
Subject to registration,
visa eligibility and service requirements, visa sponsorship may be
considered for suitably experienced applicants with at
least 10 years of specialty nursing experience in Emergency
Department, Mental Health or Dialysis
settings.
AHPRA
Registration:
To be considered for this pool, applicants must be
eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner
Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Applicants are encouraged to review the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website for
information on qualification and registration
requirements.
Important
information to note:
This is
a Recruitment Pool for Permanent, Fixed Term, and Casual
appointments at various hours, with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
Applications will be
assessed on a regular basis throughout the life of the
pool.
Applications will
undergo an initial assessment of qualifications, registration,
experience and suitability for inclusion in the recruitment
pool.
Applicants assessed as
suitable will be placed in a recruitment pool for current and
future vacancies.
Inclusion in the pool does not
guarantee an offer of employment.
When




vacancies arise, further assessment may be undertaken to
determine suitability for appointment, which may include
interview, referee reports and/or other assessment
methods.
Appointments may be made
from this pool until 31/01/2027.
What we
offer
In addition to the great
salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
Location
specific benefits including location allowance, annual travel
allowance and an additional week annual leave.
Generous
Salary Packaging Benefits
Career development
opportunities
Continuous learning
opportunities
12%
Superannuation Guarantee
WACHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be
given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
Visa
application support for International/Visa
candidates
As a WA
Country Health Service employee you're entitled to discounts
across some private health care funds.
Please see attached
flyer for further details.
Area
Profile
The WA Country Health
Service has a strong network of public hospitals, health services
and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western
Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to people from large regional centres to
those in small remote communities.
Regional Nursing and
Midwifery teams are committed to the care of our patients and the
improvement of the health of our community, acknowledging the
challenges that remoteness and isolation bring.
The nurses
across our regions are focused on the provision of excellence in
person and family centred care and are proud of the contribution
they make every day to patient experiences, collaborative
partnerships with the multi-disciplinary teams and the functioning
of our hospitals and services.
As practitioners, we value our
workforce and are committed to creating opportunities for
continuous learning, mentorship, skills specialisation and career
progression.
Our Directorate actively
supports and encourages diversity and inclusion across all




occupational groups through the development and implementation of
initiatives aimed at accessing and improving employment and
mentoring opportunities for all people.
Our strategies are located
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Want to know more
about this role?
Eligibility to
Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must
have valid Australian work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold
citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing
employment in Australia.
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust
and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as
part of the appointment process.
We may ask referees to comment on
your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Please
note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an
applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
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.
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 ****, 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).
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on ******** for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Lodgement is system
generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL
APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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