Please note the closing date for applications has been extended to Friday 1 November 2024. Opportunities are abundant in the Kimberley! A permanent fulltime opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the Community Health Team in Derby. Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave. Generous Salary Packaging Benefits The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program 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. To be successful, you will have... Eligibility for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Demonstrated commitment in the application of Primary Health Care Principles and a Community Development approach to practice. Demonstrated knowledge of cultural factors and social determinants, particularly as they relate to Aboriginal Health. Demonstrated ability to function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary, multi sectoral and interagency team. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including the use of computer programs. Current C Class drivers Licence and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away from home. Position Profile: The Clinical Nurse, School Health Generalist Community Nurse, is responsible for delivering the WA School Health program which is delivered utilising the principles of Primary Health Care and a Community Development approach to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals, families and communities with the emphasis in the area of School Health. The School Health Nurse contributes to primary health care that is holistic, works in multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral and interagency service delivery models and provides health care with a high level of cross-cultural capability. What we offer In addition to the great salary eligible employees may enjoy an amazing range of benefits: Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA 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 Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits. Flexible working and leave arrangements Professional Development opportunities Continuous learning opportunities 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee Area Profile WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online at Please provide the following information as part of your application: A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role A document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF) The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferably for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager. 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. 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. 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. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED #J-18808-Ljbffr