NurseWest - Registered Nurse and/or Midwife Pool

NurseWest is looking for experienced and passionate casual Registered Nurses and Midwives. This includes nurses all specialist groups including but not limited to, Emergency, Theatre, Paediatrics and Mental Health If you have the availability to work a minimum of 100 hours over 6 months, experience working in a variety of workplaces, flexible rostering and are ready to take on a new challenge – then we would like to hear from you. CRVCID No. 753976 About NurseWest Since 2003, NurseWest has been providing a centrally coordinated service to Western Australian public health services by maintaining a pool of suitably qualified Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives, Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing available to fill daily shift shortfalls and short-term placements. At HSS, we embrace diversity and believe that our best services come from a workplace where varied perspectives and experiences are welcomed and encouraged. We are committed to creating an equitable and diverse workforce and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, members of our LGBTQIA+ community, women and youth. HSS is committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. 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 will be required to undertake a working with children check 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.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work across many WA health public sites including Mt Lawley Hospital, Peel Health Campus and multiple regional hospitals/sites.
• Access to the largest number of shifts available at metropolitan public hospitals and health services.
• Opportunities to be considered for short term placements at rural locations for up to 12 weeks, which includes accommodation and travel allowances.
• Access to ongoing professional development facilitated by the NurseWest education team.
• The opportunity to accrue long service leave, if you work regularly and systematically.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Attractive casual hourly pay rates, including penalties where applicable.
• Support outside of the NurseWest operating hours of 7:00 and 17:00
• Access to six free and confidential counselling sessions from our Employee Assistance Provider, PeopleSense.

Eligibility

For an ongoing casual appointment with NurseWest, it is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. If you are currently working and living in Australia under an approved visa, you may be eligible for a casual appointment on a fixed term contract that coincides with the conditions of your visa.

• Have professional registration in the appropriate category with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Be committed to work a minimum 100 hours over a 6-month period.
• Have a minimum of 1-year clinical experience in the position you are applying for.
• Have a minimum of 3 months experience working in an acute Australian healthcare setting.
• NurseWest are not currently employing casuals who wish to maintain fulltime employment with other employers.

For the full scope of duties and expectations required of the role, please refer to the job description form included with the advert.

Thank you for considering a role with HSS.

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