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Job title: Staff Development Nurse

Company: Government of Western Australia

Job description: Salary: RN Level 2 $104,903 – $110,752 p.a. pro rata (plus 11.5% superannuation)
Location: Karratha
Unit/Division: Pilbara > Karratha Health Campus
Work Type: Fixed Term – Full Time, Fixed Term – Part Time, Permanent – Full Time, Permanent – Part Time
Position No: 00617590
Closing Date: 2025-02-18 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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–We are seeking an experienced Staff Development Nurse Inpatients at our Karratha Health Campus in the Pilbara.Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive ProgramEver considered a career in the country? 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 paid over 12 months –About this role:As part of the multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with Senior Nurses and the Regional Nurse Educator and Regional Midwifery Educator; plans, implements and evaluates education and training relevant to the clinical practice of the nursing cohort at ward or unit level. Is responsible for the orientation and development support of all nursing staff (including assistants in nursing), and newly qualified and junior nurses. Provides support and clinical facilitation for undergraduate and postgraduate nurses in line with education institution agreements. This position requires regional travel to fulfil the job role.This role reports to the Clinical Nurse Managers – Inpatients.What we are looking for:

Advanced clinical knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to the practice setting / specialty.
Ability to plan, implement, deliver, and evaluate clinical education programs based on adult learning principles and needs analysis, including validation of practical skills.
Ability to work in a collegiate/team environment using high level communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution.
Leadership skills and proved ability to adapt to a changing environment at a local level.
Experience in continuous quality improvement and clinical governance principles and practice.
Digital capacity (including the ability to teach others) across clinical systems which contribute to the provision of quality care and with systems supporting learning.
Able to work shift work to support clinical learning environment.
Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.

What we offer: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:

Location based allowances including:

Additional North West paid leave
District Allowance – regional specific
Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.

Heavily subsidised housing
Flexible working and leave arrangements
Generous salary packaging benefits:

Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
Continuous learning and Professional Development opportunities
11.5% Superannuation Guarantee. For further information

. * Private Health Fund Benefits – discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyerWant to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Yvette Crowhurst 9144 7601We think you’ll like it here: Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch these videos to find out what they have to say.Karratha health Campus (KHC) is a $173 million construction built in the town’s centre. It was the largest health infrastructure investment in regional WA and heralds a new era in health care facilities in the Pilbara Region. New surgical centre, new maternity birthing suite and maternity wing. World class Telehealth services, new and expanded outpatients and essential services such as child health and medical imaging, all under the one construction.In addition to outstanding emergency and hospital care, KHC provides a comprehensive care one-stop shop for the delivery of integrated health services including physiotherapy, speech therapy, counselling, community health nursing and community mental health. Services include: 40 bed facility with expanded ED department, CT scanner, Surgical ward, Maternity wing and delivery suites, Expanded outpatient’s department, HelipadAbout the Area: There is a wealth of information about living and working in Karratha . 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 .There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Pilbara Region, to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health and living in the North West, please click and and to learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at . andHow to apply: Applicants are required to apply online and your application should include:

A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF)
A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager

If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.Eligibility to Apply: 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).Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.AHPRA Registration: To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA). If you are not eligible for registration, please do not continue this application and contact the person named in the advert for further advice.Subsequent Vacancies: Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other “similar” vacancies throughout the health service. 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.Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: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.Diversity Statement: 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.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 1984, 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).

Expected salary: $104903 – 110752 per year

Location: Karratha, WA

Job date: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:43:53 GMT