Clinical Nurse

WA Country Health Service; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

WA Country Health Service invites experienced Clinical Nurses to join Albany Health Campus for opening a new 32-bed medical ward. You will provide advanced nursing care, lead clinical activities and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to drive service excellence in regional Western Australia.

The role emphasises leadership, mentorship, quality improvement and patient-centred care, with opportunities to use digital health systems and telehealth to support delivery and education for staff

Qualifications

• Eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
• Experience in leading nursing teams and coordinating patient care.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, hospital-based ward environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced nursing care in line with NMBA standards.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care across the continuum.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary services to support patient outcomes.
• Lead shift coordination and clinical activities.
• Mentor nursing staff, students and colleagues.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical governance.
• Support patient education and health literacy.
• Utilise digital health systems and telehealth to enhance care delivery.
• Contribute to service planning and resource management.
• Foster a positive, high-performing team culture.

Skills

Advanced nursing

Clinical leadership

Mentorship

Digital health

Education

RN registration eligible

Job description

New Medical Ward Opening | WA Country Health Service (WACHS)

Albany Health Campus is seeking experienced Clinical Nurses to join the team for the opening of its new 32-bed medical ward. This is an exciting opportunity to help establish a new clinical service and contribute to the expansion of healthcare delivery across the Great Southern region.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a significant hospital expansion and service growth initiative.
• Contribute to innovative and evolving healthcare services.
• Develop your career through ongoing learning, mentorship and professional support.
• Take on advanced clinical and leadership responsibilities within your practice area.
• Work within a collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Make a lasting impact on the health outcomes of regional communities.

About the Role

As a Clinical Nurse, you will demonstrate advanced nursing skills and clinical knowledge while providing leadership and support within your area of responsibility. You will be accountable for maintaining standards of nursing practice, monitoring patient care, and promoting high-quality, evidence-based care delivery.

You will work collaboratively with patients, families, medical staff and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, person-centred care while contributing to service excellence, quality improvement and professional development initiatives.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver advanced, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with professional standards and NMBA requirements.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care across the continuum.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary services to support optimal patient outcomes.
• Lead and facilitate clinical activities and undertake shift coordination responsibilities as required.
• Promote and maintain collaborative relationships with medical staff and healthcare teams.
• Support and mentor nursing staff, students and colleagues through education, supervision and professional development.
• Participate in quality improvement, research, patient safety and clinical governance activities.
• Support patient education, health literacy and culturally appropriate informed decision-making.
• Utilise digital health systems, telehealth technologies and clinical information systems to enhance care delivery.
• Contribute to effective resource management and service planning initiatives.
• Foster a positive, supportive and high‑performing team culture.

To be considered for this pool, applicants must be eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants are encouraged to review the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website for information on qualification and registration requirements.

Live and Work in Albany

Located on Western Australia’s stunning south coast, Albany offers an enviable lifestyle that combines natural beauty, a welcoming community and excellent local amenities. Enjoy spectacular beaches, national parks, walking trails and a vibrant local food and arts scene, all while building a rewarding healthcare career.

With excellent schools, sporting facilities, healthcare services and a strong sense of community, Albany is an ideal place to achieve a better work‑life balance and enjoy everything regional living has to offer.

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. Appointment is subject to relevant screening, registration and pre‑employment requirements as outlined in the Job Description Form.

For further Job‑Related Information: We encourage you to contact Casey Korbely, Executive Assistant & AHCE OC Project Support Officer on ***************@health.wa.gov.au or the WACHS Talent Acquisition Team on ***************@health.wa.gov.au

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