Clinical Nurse - Public Health

Job Description

This is for a Fixed Term Full-Time appointment until 30 June 2026, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join the Public Health Unit in Carnarvon – Midwest. In this role, the successful applicant will: Work closely with the public health team, hospital clinicians, relevant key stakeholders, primary health care providers, and external agencies in the case management, documentation, and follow-up of clients with notifiable diseases. Participate in vaccine preventable and disease control programs including planning, surveillance, contact tracing, appropriate and timely follow-up of disease notifications and Western Australian Notifiable Infectious Disease Database (WANIDD) maintenance. Participate in epidemiological surveys and other duties as required. Act as a role model in the provision of care to patients. Responsible for the clinical supervision of Level 1 nurses and/or enrolled nurses. Position Profile: The primary responsibility of the Clinical Nurse is to manage, coordinate, and deliver comprehensive care for patients using leadership and advanced nursing skills and knowledge relevant to the Disease Control and Prevention setting. 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. Paid study leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA. 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. Flexible working and leave arrangements. Professional development opportunities. 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. The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria. Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one-fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest, and Murchison, and is recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population. Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Qasim Rehman, Regional Public Health Manager on 08 9956 2235. 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 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. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 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. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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. 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. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 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 and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under). 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. 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