Clinical Nurse Specialist — Remote

Overview

Browse through the employment listings below to discover your dream rural or remote health care job. This is an exciting newly created position where you will primarily be based at one of the newest WA Country Health Service sites – Eucla.

Location

• : Eucla;

Unit / Division

Work Type

Position No

Closing Date

: 4 : 00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD).

Note

: The closing date to submit applications has been extended to Monday 6 October

Other sites for this position include Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Norseman, Laverton and Leonora.

Eucla is the easternmost locality in Western Australia, located in the Goldfields-Esperance region along the Eyre Highway, approximately 11 kilometres west of the South Australian border.

The locality offers hotels, restaurants, a police station, a golf club, a museum, a meteorological station and fishing as major activities in the area.

Role Overview

Role

: Clinical Nurse Specialist—Remote Area Nurse Practitioner. You will provide and coordinate primary health care services to communities, including remote locations. Responsibilities include emergency care, chronic disease management, child health, immunisation, health promotion, and education to ensure high standards of care.

Ideal Candidate

Extensive clinical experience with strong assessment, triage, and emergency management skills

In-depth understanding of chronic disease management and primary health care principles

Excellent leadership, organisational, and supervisory skills

Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team, particularly in cross-cultural settings

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster relationships with community stakeholders

Proven capability in coordinating medical evacuations and responding to emergency situations

Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to WACHS policies and procedures

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical leadership and consultancy to patients while coordinating weekday clinics in local communities

Administer emergency care, including transport, assessment, treatment, and referral

Coordinate and organise medical evacuations as per WA Health and WACHS guidelines

Establish collaborative relationships with health and community personnel to deliver quality services

Develop and implement health promotion programs in consultation with local communities

Accommodation : free accommodation while working in Eucla and MPS sites (Norseman, Laverton, Leonora); subsidised accommodation in Kalgoorlie and Esperance

A roster pattern that meets operational requirements will be negotiated between the successful applicant(s) and the Director of Nursing at appointment

How to Learn More

To learn more about the role, refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact

Carla Jones

on .

Why Work for Us

Why work for us

: Contribute directly to the community in a collaborative and caring environment with a wide range of benefits.

What We Offer

The Western Australian Country Health Service offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits :

Eligibility toward the Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program (WA Country Health Service)

Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, and everyday living expenses

Up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment

Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses

Flexible working and leave arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Application Instructions

Applicants should provide a statement addressing the selection criteria no longer than 2–3 pages and a detailed curriculum vitae summarising experience and how you meet the position requirements. Attach documents online and allow time to complete the application process.

If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services at during business hours.

Diversity and Other Considerations

Diversity Statement

: WA Health is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, women, and youth (24 years of age and under).

Other Conditions

: Applicants may require criminal records screening and integrity checks. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour. A satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required; offers are conditional on PEHA results. The recruitment process requires completion of PEHA. Lodgement is system generated; submissions after 4 : 00 PM may not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

WA Health supports flexible working practices and a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.

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