Clinical Nurse Specialist - Aged Care

Job Description

Unit/Division: WACHS - South West > Boyup Brook Nursing Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Part Time Ever considered a career in the country? 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. Position Profile: The Clinical Nurse Specialist – Aged Care is required to be responsible for coordination, planning, development and delivery of the Aged Care Programs for the South West Inland Multi-Purpose Services in accordance with the legislation and standards guidelines. Provides clinical support at an advanced practice level to staff and client groups. To be successful in this role, you will have: Possession of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent. Knowledge of residential and community aged care services and quality standards. Demonstrated ability in caring for older adults and commitment to continuously improving quality of care. Understanding of and demonstrated skills in assessment and care of people with dementia. Well-developed communication, negotiation, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and professional standards. About Us: The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities. Our vision is to be a global leader in rural and remote healthcare. Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients. Why working for us: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits: 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. 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. Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance. Flexible working arrangements. Flexible leave arrangements. Other professional and location-based allowance. Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via the ‘apply for job’ button below. Please provide the following documents and information as part of your application: A detailed resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager). A written statement addressing each of the work-related requirements on page four (4) of the JDF, in no more than four (4) pages. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr