Clinical Nurse

WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED); Remote; CAD 104,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

A virtual healthcare initiative is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide expert nursing care within its department. You will support both adult and pediatric services, requiring recent emergency nursing experience, triage skills, and the ability to manage complex patients collaboratively. This role offers a competitive salary with various work type options including casual and permanent positions, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

12% employer contributed superannuation

Generous salary packaging

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Discounts on private health care

Qualifications

• Recent experience in an emergency nursing setting.
• Ability to recognize acute deterioration.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist nursing expertise in emergency settings.
• Support both adult and pediatric services.
• Practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s regulations.

Skills

Emergency nursing experience

Triage

Managing complex patients

Teamwork

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Clinical Nurse Salary : RN Level 2 $104,903 - $110,752 pro rata (plus 12% superannuation)

Location : Perth

Unit / Division : WACHS - Central Office

WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED)

Work Type : Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time

Position No : Pool Ref 00617778

Closing Date : 2026-10-30 4 : 00 PM

Attachments

This is a Recruitment Pool

for Permanent and Fixed Term appointments at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency.

Casual appointments may be considered.

Position

Profile

The State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) are looking for qualified clinical Emergency Nurses to provide specialist nursing expertise to support both adult and paediatric services within the WA Virtual Emergency Department.

The ideal candidate will have recent experience in an emergency setting including triage, managing complex patients, recognising acute deterioration and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.

The Clinical Nurse practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.

The position is based at WAVED which is in the State Health Operations Centre in the CBD.

About the WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED)

The WA Virtual Emergency Department (WAVED) is an initiative managed by the State Health Operations Centre (SHOC) providing opportunity to give patients the option of being seen virtually in the comfort of their own home when safe and appropriate to do so, rather than waiting in an emergency department (ED).

The overarching aim of WAVED is to improve access to care and provide treatment options that achieve equally good or better patient outcomes without the need to physically visit and Emergency Department.

WAVED partners with multiple other agencies to help deliver the care the patient requires.

Following its commencement in late 2023, WAVED is being progressively expanded to make it more widely available to a broader patient cohort.

Employee Benefits

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

• 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.
• 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.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at).

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested to apply online.

Please provide the following information as part of your application :

• A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role.
• A cover letter outlining their suitability for this position.
• A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF).
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees – preferable for one to be your current / recent supervisor or manager.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

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.

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.