What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Child Health position at WA Country Health Service?
This is for a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Part Time appointment.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 31/07/2026.
An opportunity exists for talented and enthusiastic registered Nurses to join the Great Southern Population Health – Community Health Team.
To be successful, you will have...
Promotes the health and well-being of children, families and specific community groups, using a range of health promotion/education, health surveillance and early intervention strategies that are based on the principles of primary health care and service priorities.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Elise Swinburne on (08) 9842 7563.
What We Offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
Area Profile
The Great Southern region of Western Australia offers a diverse range of natural attractions, including rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, wildflowers, and the highest peaks in the south. The region’s strong tourism and primary production sectors drive the local economy, with Albany at its heart, home to WACHS Great Southern and its historic port. The Regional Health Service includes a main facility in Albany, supported by Multi-Purpose Service sites in Bremer Bay, Denmark, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Katanning, Kojonup, Plantagenet, Ravensthorpe, and Tambellup. Combining Public Health services with Nursing, Allied Health, and Aboriginal Health programs, we focus on preventing disease and improving health outcomes.
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 http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following information as part of your application:
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.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 31/07/2026.
An opportunity exists for talented and enthusiastic registered Nurses to join the Great Southern Population Health – Community Health Team.
To be successful, you will have...
- Possession of a family and child health postgraduate certificate or the equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of primary health care principles and the social determinants of health and their application to practice.
- Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, including well developed written, verbal and group facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated well developed problem solving and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of multicultural issues, including indigenous populations.
Promotes the health and well-being of children, families and specific community groups, using a range of health promotion/education, health surveillance and early intervention strategies that are based on the principles of primary health care and service priorities.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Elise Swinburne on (08) 9842 7563.
What We Offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- 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
- 11.5% 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
The Great Southern region of Western Australia offers a diverse range of natural attractions, including rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, forests, wildflowers, and the highest peaks in the south. The region’s strong tourism and primary production sectors drive the local economy, with Albany at its heart, home to WACHS Great Southern and its historic port. The Regional Health Service includes a main facility in Albany, supported by Multi-Purpose Service sites in Bremer Bay, Denmark, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Katanning, Kojonup, Plantagenet, Ravensthorpe, and Tambellup. Combining Public Health services with Nursing, Allied Health, and Aboriginal Health programs, we focus on preventing disease and improving health outcomes.
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 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 their suitability for this position.
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.
Salary : $5,000 - $17,000
