Clinical Nurse Manager

WA Country Health Service; Derby; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location-based allowances

North West travel subsidies

12% superannuation

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

WA Country Health Service is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager for Derby Hospital to provide professional nursing leadership and clinical management of the Acute Care Ward, covering paediatrics, general medical/surgical, and palliative care. The role emphasizes advanced strategies to coordinate best-practice outcomes and cost-effective patient care in a rural context.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong management experience, effective communication, and a solid understanding of

Qualifications

• Demonstrated advanced skill in the practice of nursing and previous management experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills in negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Understanding of continuous quality improvement programs and risk management.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing leadership and clinical management of the Acute Care Ward at Derby Hospital.
• Coordinate best practice outcomes and quality-cost effective patient care in a rural setting.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across paediatrics, general medical/surgical, and palliative care.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with WA Health policies.

Skills

General nursing leadership

Communication skills

Quality improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Management readiness

Job description

About the opportunity

This position is offered as a permanent, full time appointment (80 hours per fortnight).

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Clinical Nurse Manager to join the team at Derby Hospital. To provide professional Nursing leadership and clinical management of the Acute Care Ward, which includes paediatrics, general medical/surgical, and palliative care, at Derby Hospital. Demonstrate advanced strategies to manage and coordinate best practice outcomes and quality-cost effective patient care in a rural and remote setting.

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Suitability Criteria

Suitability recognises that a range of factors contribute to merit, including skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviours, ethical alignment and relevant operational requirements. The suitability requirements below are derived from the Job Description Form and define what will be assessed to determine your suitability for the role:

• Demonstrated advanced skill in the practice of general nursing and previous management experience.
• Demonstrated evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills in negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrated understanding of continuous quality improvement programs and risk management.
• Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impact on employment, people management and service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to commence in the position within twelve (12) weeks of the advertised vacancy start date.

Applicants are required to provide

• A letter of introduction
• A statement addressing the suitability criteria, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.

Further information about the role, including key duties please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).

Employee Benefits

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Location based allowances including:
  • Additional North West paid leave
  • District Allowance - regional specific
  • Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
  • Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Eligibility to Apply

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.

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.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au 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, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within WACHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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 of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.