Location: VariousUnit/Division: WACHS - Central Office > WACHS Central Office - Nursing and MidwiferyThis is a Recruitment Pool for a Fixed Term Full Time or Part Time, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanencyThe WACHS Nursing & Midwifery TRAVEL Program (Transition to Rural - AdVEnture & Lifestyle) is open to Enrolled Nurses with a minimum of 12 months acute nursing experience.Position Profile:WA Country Health Service (WACHS) has a unique and challenging opportunity for Enrolled Nurses who have a minimum of 12 months recent acute care experience. Applicants who do not have this experience will not be short-listed. The TRAVEL program is unique to WACHS and gives applicants the opportunity to travel and experience rural and remote Western Australia while broadening their nursing experience.There is the opportunity to obtain experience across a range of clinical contexts depending upon location placed. Participants will undertake 3 rotations during the 12 months, with travel reimbursement and accommodation (charge payable) arranged for successful applicants.To be successful in this program as an Enrolled Nurse you will provide nursing care for patients within the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse. Your resilience and desire for new opportunities and experiences will see you make the most of this program while the broad range of nursing skills you will put into practice will set you apart from your peers. Due to the variety of locations in the program and the vulnerable populations within our hospitals, we require all participants to have currency with immunisation and provide evidence of immunity.Please see attached information sheet for further details about the program.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.WACHS consists of seven regions - Kimberley, Pilbara, Goldfields, Midwest, Wheatbelt, Great Southern and South West. Note: not all WACHS regions are included in the TRAVEL program.What we offerIn addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:Paid study leave assistance – regional specific as per EBAUp to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesPlus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.Flexible working and leave arrangementsProfessional Development opportunitiesContinuous learning opportunities11.5% Superannuation GuaranteeWACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.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.Want to know more about this role?We encourage you to contact Jillian Thomson on .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).International sponsorship is not available for these positions. To be eligible for appointment applicants must have an entitlement to work in Australia for the period of the program (Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, New Zealand citizen who entered Australia on a current New Zealand passport and was granted a visa with work entitlements on arrival, non-Australian citizen holding a valid visa with work entitlements).Current WA Health Employees must get permission from their supervisor prior to applying if they intend to request secondment/temporary deployment to undertake the program.How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online here.Please provide the following information as part of your application:A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this roleA cover letter outlining your suitability for this positionThe names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.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. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: here.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 1/03/2027.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDEREDWe 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 and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).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.WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr