Salary: An attractive remuneration package is available
Location: East Perth
Unit/Division: Department of Health > Clinical Excellence
This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for five years.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
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. 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).
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.
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.
Position Profile: The Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer (CNMO) is responsible for the provision of expert professional and strategic advice to the Assistant Director General and the Director General on all matters relating to nursing and midwifery, including professional, workforce, and policy issues.
The CNMO leads the strategic direction of the nursing and midwifery professions through engagement with the public and private sector of health and education providers in order to build and maintain a safe and effective nursing and midwifery workforce that is aligned with the health service delivery requirements of Western Australia.
The role contributes nationally and internationally to support the WA Health agenda with respect to building international health capacity.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.Access to salary packaging arrangementsProfessional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsSelection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Dr. Sheralee Tamaliunas on 0405 830 532.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarizes your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. 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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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