An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the Population Health team in Karratha.

This is for a Permanent appointment at 76 hours per fortnight.

• Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave.
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
• The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program.

To be successful, you will have...

• Demonstrated advanced skills in clinical nursing practice within a community setting.
• Knowledge of primary health care principles and application to practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of cultural issues and social determinants particularly relating to Aboriginal health.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills.
• Current immunisation provider certificate and relevant experience.

Position Profile:

Delivers high standard community nursing services consistent with primary care and interdisciplinary practise. Promotes and maintains collaborative relationships with clients, carers, peers and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team.

Responsible for the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of nominated programs.

The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Jan Marie Grantham on 0484 250 151