Salary: RN Level 2 $109,599 - $115,682 p.a. (plus 12% superannuation)
Location: South Hedland
Unit/Division: WACHS - Pilbara
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: 00613741
Closing Date: 2025-12-02 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)

Position ProfileTo deliver comprehensive, evidence-based nursing care for palliative patients in the hospital and community environments within the scope of practice of the Registered Clinical Nurse. This is a regional position which may require regional travel and a provision of on call services for patients across the region.To be successful you will have:

• Eligibility for Registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated advanced nursing and competence in the provision of patient assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of delivery of care.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in planning, coordination and decision making.
• Demonstrated well-developed team leadership and membership skills, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates incorporation of quality and risk management within practice.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Medicines and Poisons ACT 2014, Medicines and Poisons Regulations 2016, and the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2010.

About the Area

The Pilbara is WA's second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory border to the east. The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the Pilbara's southern reaches border the Midwest and Goldfields regions. The region covers a total area of 507,896sq km (including offshore islands). Most of the inhabitants are in the western third, whereas the eastern third is largely desert with few inhabitants. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to the State, providing 2 of the State's largest export revenue earners - iron ore and liquefied natural gas.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.

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). 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.