Location: South Hedland - Karlarra House
Unit/Division: WACHS - Pilbara > Hedland Health Campus - WACHS Pilbara
We are seeking an experienced Staff Development Nurse for our Aged Care facility, Karlarra House based in South Hedland in the Pilbara. This is for a Permanent position with Full-Time hours commencing on 02/06/2025.
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About this role: The primary responsibility of the Staff Development Nurse is to contribute to the attainment of Pilbara Region health goals by ensuring opportunities for the development and assurance of clinical competence of nursing staff through the delivery of high-quality staff development programs and support of nursing staff and students.
In conjunction with the Nurse Educator, this position plans, implements and evaluates inter-professional programs addressing the learning needs of nurses and midwives within the Pilbara region including graduate nurses and midwives, to meet the regulatory, quality and safety practice standards within the health service with an overarching focus on consumer centred care.
You will identify educational needs, and prepare, conduct, and facilitate training to meet identified needs and ongoing assessment of the knowledge and skills of nursing staff, and will actively be involved in the professional development of all nursing and other staff in relation to the full range of clinical issues, with an emphasis on clinical development and the training elements of clinical risk management. You will also provide support for new staff, including orientation, coaching and preceptorship.
This role reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager and works collaboratively with the Regional Nurse Educator and other regional Staff Development Nurses. Whilst the position is based at Karlarra House South Hedland, our education responsibilities stretch across the Pilbara Region.
What we are looking for:
- Highly experienced and values-driven Staff Development Nurse
- Demonstrated high level of experience as a nurse providing clinical knowledge and expertise within the clinical area of Aged Care
- Experience in planning and implementing education and training programs and participation in the planning and implementation of hospital-wide Staff Development programs.
What we offer: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:
- Flexible working and leave arrangements.
- 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.
- Private Health Fund Benefits - discounts across some private health care funds.
Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Sonja De Smid on 0459 822 348 / 08 9144 7642.
How 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.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies.
AHPRA Registration: To be considered for this position you need to be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Board (AHPRA).
Subsequent Vacancies: This selection process may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service.
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.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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