Clinical Nurse

Clinical Nurse Salary: RN Level 2 $109, - $115, pro rata (plus 12% superannuation) Location: Derby Unit/Division: WACHS - Kimberley Work Type: Permanent - Full Time Position No: 00200124 Closing Date: 2025-11-28 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments:  This position is offered as a full-time appointment (76 hours per fortnight) on a permanent basis. An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the team at Derby Community Health. Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave. Generous Salary Packaging Benefits. 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... Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board ofAustralia. Relevant experience and well-developed clinical nursing skills in a child and community health setting. Demonstrated commitment in the application of primary health care principles and a community development approach to practice. Demonstrated understanding of cultural factors and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal health. Demonstrated ability to function independently and as part of a multidisciplinary, multi sectoral and interagency team. Current C Class Drivers Licence and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away from home. Position Profile: The Clinical Nurse / Child Health Generalist is responsible for providing a specialised child health screening schedule and appropriate referral and support to parents to achieve the optimum state of health for individuals, families and communities with the emphasis in the area of Child Health. Promotes and maintains a culturally responsive service and focuses on addressing health inequities. What we offer In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits: Location based allowances including: Additional North West paid leave District Allowance - regional specific Annual travel subsidy (ALTC) Air-conditioning subsidy allowance. Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA. Generous salary packaging benefits: 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. Professional Development opportunities  Continuous learning opportunities 12% Superannuation Guarantee WACHS 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. Area Profile Want to know more about this role? 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). How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online Please provide the following information as part of your application: A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role. A cover letter no more than 2-3 pages outlining your suitability for this position. The 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 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