This is a Permanent Part Time or Fixed Term Part Time appointment with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse in Community Health to join our team in the Pilbara.

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

Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program

Ever considered a career in the country? 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 eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12 months - WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program

Position Profile: This position promotes the health and well- being of children, families and specific community groups using a range of health promotion, health education, surveillance and early intervention strategies that are based on the principles of primary health care and service priorities.

To be successful you will have:

• Well-developed team leadership skills to drive a positive team environment
• Advanced clinical knowledge and possess a passion for providing patient-centred care
• Experience working with a diverse group of patients and diverse spectrum of the Population
• A strong understanding of the Principles of Primary Health Care and the application to community Health Service Delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and effective communication skills

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.
• Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
• 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
• 11.5% 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.

About the Town: Tom Price is a small mining town in Inland Pilbara with a population of approximately 3000 people. It sits on the doorstep of one of Australia's most awe-inspiring adventure playgrounds - Karijini National Park, (also known as the Hamersley Ranges) and is one of the most spectacular National Parks in Australia. The many gorges that scatter the ranges expose the dominant layering and sediments which make them some of the oldest landforms in the world.

There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Pilbara Region, to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health and living in the North West, please click Nursing and Midwifery Careers and Australia’s Northwest and to learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA. and Work With Us/In Their Words

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Jan-Marie Grantham on 08 9144 7831.

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).