Location: Albany
Unit/Division: Great Southern -> Nursing Services
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Permanent - Full Time
This is for a Permanent or Fixed Term Full Time appointment at 80 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Nurse Manager to join the After-Hours team at Albany Health Campus in the Great Southern.
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrated advanced nursing practice skills related to general nursing, emergency nursing, high dependency or peri-operative nursing.
- Demonstrated well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated well-developed human, physical and financial resource management skills for the delivery of quality and safe patient care incorporating risk management.
- Demonstrated computing skills to enable navigation of online policy access, internal communication and completing online learning resources.
- 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.
About the Role
Albany Health Campus is seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Manager - After Hours to join our leadership team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred nursing care during after-hours operations. The successful candidate will provide professional nursing leadership, clinical management, and coordination across the hospital in the absence of senior nursing management.
Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Eliza Mathew on .
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).
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 one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Other Conditions: 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.
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.
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.
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.
