Nurse Practitioner - Remote

WA Country Health Service; Noord-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 786 000 - 1 012 000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in South Africa is seeking talented Nurse Practitioners to join their team in providing comprehensive primary health care in remote settings. Candidates must have extensive professional nursing experience and be skilled in communication, problem-solving, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role offers competitive benefits, including location allowances and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Location allowance

Annual travel subsidy

Generous salary packaging benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience relevant to the role, particularly in remote environments.
• Broad nursing experience with recent accident and emergency skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care principles.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive primary health care.
• Engage effectively and resolve complex issues within the community.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Nursing qualifications

Job description

Overview

CRVCID: 710493

This pool will be used to fill Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We have 10 FTE to fill across multiple departments such as Paediatrics, Cancer Services, Emergency, General Ward and Remote Clinics. An opportunity exists for talented and enthusiastic Nurse Practitioners to join the WA Country Health Service Kimberley Team.

• Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week annual leave.
• Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
• 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.

Responsibilities and Requirements

To be successful, you will have...

• Demonstrated extensive professional experience relevant to the role including an ability to work effectively as a sole practitioner in a remote, multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated broad nursing experience with recent accident and emergency skills.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with proven ability to engage effectively, negotiate, and resolve complex issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding of the principles of Primary Health Care and Community.
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience in Quality Improvement, its practical application in meeting patients’ needs and its relationship to strategic development.

Position Profile

To work as a member of a multidisciplinary team within a primary health care framework and philosophy in partnership with the Community and other organisation. To provide continuous, coordinated and comprehensive primary health care of advanced clinical level to families and individuals of that community.

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.
• 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
• 12% 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.

Area Profile

WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Deirdre Murphy on 0427 127 715

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).

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online at http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/

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 your 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 - preferably for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form

Other Information

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

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

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2026.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. 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

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.