Looking for a role where you can make
a genuine impact?
Join York Health Service in a diverse
leadership position that spans Hospital, Residential Aged Care and
Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) services.
This unique
opportunity offers the chance to combine advanced clinical
practice, leadership and service improvement while supporting
healthcare delivery across an integrated rural health
service.
This is for a permanent part time
position of ***** hours per fortnight.
Position Profile:
Responsible for the quality of patient care and standard of
practice within York Health Service.
This incorporates all areas of
the MPS including ED, Ambulatory Care, Acute inpatients,
residential, Pioneer Memorial Lodge, Community and Outpatients.
Acts as a role model for all staff in assessing, planning,
implementing, directing and evaluating the care.
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 strong 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:
Demonstrated advanced
clinical nursing expertise and the ability to deliver
high-quality patient-centred care across Hospital, Residential
Aged Care and community-based services.
Demonstrated ability to
lead, coordinate and support multidisciplinary teams across
multiple service streams to achieve safe, effective and
person-centred outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to
effectively balance advanced clinical practice responsibilities
with management, coordination and administrative functions,
including workforce, service and resource management across
Hospital, Residential Aged Care and CHSP programs.
Demonstrated commitment
to clinical governance, quality improvement, accreditation and
the continuous enhancement of health service
delivery.
Knowledge of legislative,
policy and regulatory requirements to ensure safe, equitable




and compliant service delivery.
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 Sinq
Mndebele on *************or
******
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 cover letter outlining
your suitability for this position
A detailed curriculum
vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to
meet the position requirements
The names and contact
details of two (2) qualified 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.
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
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.

📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Ambulatory Care (Northam)
🏢 Department of Health (WA Health)
📍 Northam