Lead with Care, Lead with Confidence - Nurse Manager (After Hours) in Northam Looking for a leadership role that offers flexibility and a country lifestyle? We're seeking an experienced Nurse Manager (After Hours) to oversee and support our dedicated team in Northam, just 98km from Perth. Whether you prefer the charm of regional living or a drive-in, drive-out arrangement, this is your chance to make a real impact while enjoying work-life balance. Step into a role where leadership meets opportunity - apply today! This is a permanent part-time position at 64 hours per fortnight. About the OPPORTUNITY This role leads and coordinates a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring provision of safe high-quality clinical care and appropriate use of resources within Northam Hospital after business hours.
To be successful in this role, you will have… Advanced level of clinical knowledge and skills within multiple relevant practice settingsAdvanced skills in planning, coordination and decision making including management of human, financial and physical resources within the nursing divisionEffective interpersonal skills and well-developed communication skills (written, verbal, non-verbal) within a multidisciplinary teamExperience in continuous quality improvement, clinical governance principles and accreditation processesAn understanding of the Poisons Act 1966, Poisons Regulations 1965 and Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (WA) Act 2010Knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health, and how these impact on employment and service deliveryWhat we offer The Western Australian Country Health Service offers our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:
Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meals and entertainmentAccess to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expensesWACHS 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.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.
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.
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.
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 high-quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
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.
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