Position Profile: The role
provides high level
nursing clinical leadership, management and governance within the
WACHS Cancer Services team to ensure effective, efficient and safe
service provision.
Provides support to the Executive Director of
Nursing and Midwifery in developing and implementing the strategic
directions for WACHS Cancer Services including progression of the
health reform strategy, continuous quality improvement and
improving patient safety.
We Are Looking For Leaders who can design and
implement patient-centred service models that seamlessly connect
regional and central teams.
A comprehensive understanding of
outpatient cancer services and the ability to optimise care
pathways for rural and remote communities.
Experience in leveraging
virtual care and digital health solutions to deliver innovative,
contemporary cancer services.
Skilled collaborators who thrive in
multidisciplinary environments, bringing diverse teams together to
achieve consistent, high-quality care.
Strategic thinkers with a
passion for innovation, equity, and improving patient outcomes
across WA.
This is a Permanent Full Time
appointment.
Area Profile: The WA
Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system
in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing
health services to approximately half a million people, including
45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million
square kilometre area.
The organisation comprises seven
regions, with a robust network of public hospitals, health services
and health centres located across rural and remote Western
Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality,
accessible health services to country WA residents and
visitors.
Suitability
Criteria:
Suitability recognises that a range of
factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge,
abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational
requirements.
The suitability requirements below are derived from
the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to
determine your suitability for the role:
1. Eligible for registration in the category
of Registered Nurse and / or Midwife by the Nursing and Midwifery
Board of Australia.
2. Demonstrated record of
achievement in leadership and organisational development at a
nursing management level within a complex, dynamic health service
environment
3. Demonstrates contemporary
knowledge of professional issues and trends with a particular focus
on rural and remote service delivery and innovative health
reform
4. Demonstrated excellent
interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and ability
to cultivate teamwork and demonstrated application of computer
literacy and information management/literacy
5. Demonstrated analytical,
financial,



strategic management and project management skills and
Demonstrated knowledge and application of human resource management
principles
6. Demonstrated experience in the
application of continuous quality improvement principles including
managing change and implementation and evaluation of integrated
clinical governance strategies.
Employee Benefits: In
addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range
of benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice.
For further
information on superannuation
click here
Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
Flexible working
arrangements
Flexible leave
arrangements
Other professional and
location based allowances
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Tracy
Benson-Cooper on ******** ***.
Applicants are required to
provide:
A statement addressing
the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your
skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the
role
A detailed curriculum
vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to
meet the position requirements
The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including
your current or most recent manager
These documents should be complete and ready
to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow
sufficient time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
Further information about the role, including
key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at
).
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.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all
forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are
committed to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
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.
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.
As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment.
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.
Whilst this selection process
will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found
suitable for this position may be considered for other 'similar'
vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector.
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.
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.

📌 Coordinator Of Nursing (Perth)
🏢 WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Central Office
📍 Perth