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Overview Notice: WA Health is implementing a new online recruitment system, Corporate Recruitment Advertising Management System (CRAMS), which will replace the current Recruitment Advertising Management System (RAMS). If this is your first application using this new platform, an account will be automatically registered for you as you submit your first application. This platform, and your user account, is separate from the recruitment platform, and therefore requires different login details. Job applications are moving to the new system between December 2024 and July 2025. If you are looking for other vacancies within WA Health, visit for all advertised jobs. If you have any questions or difficulties, please direct your queries to the contact person listed on the job advert that brought you to this site. Location: Bremer Bay, Jerramungup, and Walpole - Multiple Positions Unit/Division: WA Country Health Service - WACHS - Great Southern Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual This is a Recruitment Pool for suitably qualified Clinical Nurse Specialists (Remote) covering: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. The following should be noted: Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2026. Are you a dedicated healthcare professional ready to make a difference in the community? The Western Australia Country Health Service invites applications for the position of Clinical Nurse Specialist - Remote. These pivotal roles involve operational management of our health centres in Walpole, Jerramungup, and Bremer Bay, where you will provide essential emergency care and healthcare services to the community. Ideal Candidate: Registered Nurse with extensive clinical experience in emergency management and primary health care. Strong leadership and supervisory skills with a commitment to quality improvement and risk management. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively in diverse settings. Demonstrated understanding of chronic disease management and primary healthcare principles. Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day operational management of either Walpole, Jerramungup, and/or Bremer Bay Health Centres, ensuring high-quality, comprehensive primary health, chronic disease management, and health promotion. Provide emergency care support during clinic hours and be available on-call after hours for designated days. Coordinate and implement childhood immunisation services, and health promotion programs tailored to the community needs. Act as the central point of contact for emergency transport services and facilitate medical evacuations as per guidelines. Maintain accurate patient records and clinical data in collaboration with the Health Information Manager. Develop strategic relationships with local health and community personnel to foster collaborative health services. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and strategic planning for health service delivery. To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Kevin Cropper on 0423 745428. About Us The WA Country Health Services 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. The Eastern Lower Great Southern region includes Ravensthorpe, Bremer Bay, and Jerramungup, and is home to some of the most unique National Parks and Reserves in Australia. The Fitzgerald River National Park provides spectacular recreational opportunities within its varied landscapes including bushwalking, camping, fishing, canoeing, whale watching, swimming, and surfing. Hopetoun, one of the most beautiful seaside towns on the southern coast, is nearby. Why work for us? The Western Australian Country Health Service offers our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits: Generous Salary Packaging Benefits Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses Up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment Access to renovated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses Flexible work and leave arrangements 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 cover letter and 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 the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum 3-4 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 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. 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. 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 applicants 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. 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 communitys 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr