Location : Eucla and other sites as requested

Closing Date: AWST 4.00pm Monday 15 April 2024

This is an exciting newly created position where you will primarily be based at one of the newest WA Country Health Service sites – Eucla.

Other sites for this position include Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Norseman, Laverton and Leonora.

About Us

Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program

Ever considered a career in the country? The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to support new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles. It is available to new and existing nurses working full-time, part-time on fixed-term and permanent contracts across 76 select sites.  Eligible nurses and midwives may receive between $5,000 and $17,000 paid over 12-months.

The WA Country Health Service’s 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 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.

About the REGION

Eucla is the easternmost locality in Western Australia, located in the Goldfields-Esperance region along the Eyre Highway, approximately 11 kilometres west of the South Australian border that sees more than 120,000 vehicles enter through the road checkpoints each year.

It is the only Western Australian location on the Eyre Highway that has a direct view of the Great Australian Bight  due to its elevated position immediately next to the Eucla Pass – where the highway moves out and above the basin known as Roe Plains  that occurs between the Madura and Eucla passes.

Eucla has a hotel and restaurant, a police station, a golf club (7 km to the north), a museum dedicated to the Old Telegraph Station, and a meteorological station. These, together with fishing, are the major activities in the locality. 

This position is a Fixed Term Full Time or Fixed Term Part Time appointment(s) with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. 

 Casual appointments and Job Share arrangements may be considered.

• Free accommodation will be provided while working in Eucla and MPS sites (Norseman, Laverton Leonora)
• Subsidised accommodation will be provided while working in Kalgoorlie an Esperance.
• A roster pattern that meets the operational requirements for this position is to be negotiated between the suitable applicant(s) and the Director of Nursing when an appointment is made.

Key responsibilities include:

This Clinical Nurse Specialist position is responsible for the provision and coordination of primary health care to communities including remote locations. Includes the provision of Nursing Services encompassing emergency care, chronic disease management, child health, immunisation, health promotion, and education.

The occupant of this position is required to demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling our organisational values, safety and quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation including Confidentiality and Work Health and Safety policies is mandatory.

To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Carla Jones  on 08 9079 8161 .

About You

The successful applicant will have:

• Demonstrated effective leadership skills (organisational, supervisory, caseload management and problem-solving skills).
• Demonstrated extensive clinical experience including assessment skills, triage and emergency management skills, clinical problem solving and understanding of chronic disease management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of primary health care principles and programs.

Why work for us:  In addition to the opportunity to make a direct and positive contribution to the community, you will work in a collaborative and caring work environment and you will enjoy an amazing range of benefits. 

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here . 
• 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
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working and leave arrangements
• Other professional and location based allowances

Selection Criteria:  Please see the Job Description Form (available online at 

Application Instructions : Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or via

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