Clinical Nurse Specialist – Remote Area Healthcare

Job Position: Clinical Nurse Specialist – Remote Area Healthcare

Company: Government of Western Australia

Expected salary: $121497 per year

Location: Coral Bay, WA

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Remote Area Healthcare Job Details:

Salary: RN SRN Level 2 $121,497 p.a. pro rata
Location: Coral Bay
Unit/Division: Midwest – Coray Bay Nursing Post
Work Type: Fixed Term – Part Time
Position No: 00001202
Closing Date: 2024-01-08 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Remote Area Healthcare team in Coral Bay.

This recruitment is for a Fixed Term appointment ending 2nd February 2025, at 48 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

About Us

The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.

Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.

Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.

About the REGION

Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at

Why work for us:

In addition to the opportunity to make a direct and positive contribution to the community, you will work in a collaborative and caring work environment, and you will enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:

The Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive (CNMI) program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives at select sites can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12 months( ).

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information

. * Generous salary packaging benefits: 1) Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses 2) 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
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowance

About the OPPORTUNITY

Responsible for the provision and coordination of primary health care to the Coral Bay community. Includes the provision of Nursing Services encompassing emergency care, chronic disease management, child health, immunisation, health promotion, and education. Required to undertake duties at Gascoyne Health sites as required.

To be successful, you will have…

• Triage (mandatory)
• ALS and PALS (mandatory)
• REC (preferable or planning on attaining)
• MEC (preferable or planning on attaining)
• Pharmacotherapeutics (preferable or planning on attaining)
• Immunisation Certification
• Clinical experience including assessment skills, emergency management skills, clinical problem solving and understanding of chronic disease management.
• Knowledge and application of primary health care principles and programs.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills including problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Understanding and commitment to cultural safety and Indigenous health issues.

Please see attached Job Description Form (JDF) for essential and desirable selection criteria.

Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Karen McCumstie 08 9941 0302.

How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online at

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 outlining your suitability for this position
• A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the JDF
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees – preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

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.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

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.

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 options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

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.

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

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