Director of Nursing & Midwifery – Health Service Manager

About this role

This position is offered as a full-time appointment (76 hours per fortnight) on a permanent or fixed-term basis. Fixed Term appointments may lead to extensions or permanency. Halls Creek offers a genuine insight into the spectacular Australian outback. Situated in the heart of the Kimberley and covering some 142,908 square kilometres of predominantly desert and pastoral country, Halls Creek sits on the northern edge of the Great Sandy Desert and is a gateway to natural attractions. This spectacular town has something for everyone, from wide open spaces and magnificent natural attractions to rich Aboriginal and European history and culture. • 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. Position Profile: Responsible for the effective leadership, management and development of the Halls Creek Health Service to ensure best practice delivery of acute (including emergency department), chronic and primary care services including the first response ambulance service. Responsible for developing cooperative relationships with local communities and organisations. 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? For further job related information we encourage you to contact Patricia Scott on 0438 788 483. 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). Experience working within an Emergency Department - Triage competency, Advanced Life Support and Paediatric Life Support. How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online 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 - preferable 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. 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. 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 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 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.