Clinical Nurse Manager

This position is available on a fixed-term and permanent full-time basis (76 hours per fortnight). Fixed-term appointments may be extended and/or lead to permanency. Are you a passionate public health professional looking to make a meaningful impact across regional Western Australia? We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Manager - Public Health to join our team and play a key role in protecting and improving the health of our communities in the Midwest - Geraldton.

In this rewarding position, you will lead and coordinate regional screening and disease control programs, support the management of notifiable and infectious diseases, and contribute to outbreak prevention and response activities. Working collaboratively with healthcare professionals, community stakeholders, and government agencies, you will provide specialist public health expertise and guidance to support evidence-based practice and positive health outcomes. You will also be instrumental in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health initiatives aimed at promoting, protecting, and improving the health and wellbeing of people living across the Midwest.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled nursing leader who is passionate about population health, thrives on collaboration, and is committed to delivering high-quality public health services in diverse community settings. Join us and help shape healthier communities across regional WA.

Suitability Criteria

• Current registration, or eligibility for registration, as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, supported by substantial experience in public health nursing.
• Proven experience leading and delivering public health programs, including communicable and non-communicable disease prevention, control, and health promotion initiatives with the ability to manage competing priorities of your work area.
• Demonstrated leadership, management, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and partnerships across health, community and government sectors to influence outcomes and deliver value for your team and WACHS public health service.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with a sound understanding of relevant legislative, regulatory and workplace standards, including Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Work Health and Safety requirements.
• Ability to lead and support your team through the use of clear and concise communication, positive and open mindset, setting, explaining and monitoring performance expectations, and fostering staff growth and development through coaching, feedback and ongoing learning opportunities.

Applicants Are Required To Provide

• A statement addressing the suitability criteria above, (maximum 3 pages) outlining your skills, experience, knowledge and what you will bring to the role.
• A detailed curriculum vitae (CV) summarising your relevant experience and ability to meet the position requirements.
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager.

Employee Benefits

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location based allowances.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.

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.

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Other Conditions:

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.

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.