• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $15,899 tax free
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Subsidised house that is sporting a brand new kitchen!
• Schools close by for family
• 3 hour drive from Perth

The opportunity

Silver Chain has a current vacancy for a Primary Remote Area Nurse for Hyden. This position will be placed on a full time basis 75 hours per fortnight. Part time hours will also be considered (minimum 5 day fortnight). The opportunity to deliver emergency, routine and non-emergency Nurse Care and clinical assessments. 

Key responsibilities

You will have well-developed interpersonal, problem solving and decision-making skills along with post registration experience in a Remote Nursing and Community Health setting, you will be required to work Monday-Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm, early finish on Fridays. There is an on-call element Monday to Thursday/Friday with alternate weekends off.

About you

• 5 Years Post Grad Experience
• Current Registration with AHPRA
• Advanced Clinical assessment skills
• Experience in Emergency Nursing
• The ability to Plan and implement holistic care for clients, family and community
• Have sound knowledge of the principles of primary health care delivery
• Compassion and enthusiasm, with a friendly approach
• Excellent Communicational skills both Verbal and written
• A current Australian driver’s licence
• Ability to obtain a satisfactory National Police Certificate

Under the Aged Care act 1997, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to commencement.

Benefits

• Subsidised 3 bedroomed accommodation and utilities within walking distance to work
• Schools close by for the family
• Beautiful area - use your down time to visit Perth, Albany and more
• Varied patient demographic
• Fantastic overall package including base salary, over-time, on call allowance, recall payment – plus salary packaging of up to $15,899 per annum
• Qualifications allowance - Eligible employees with a post graduate qualification will receive an additional annual amount as a percentage of their base salary
• 5 weeks annual leave plus 1 week remote leave. Option to purchase leave also (up to 2 additional weeks).
• Comprehensive Silver Chain induction and orientation program before you start your post at Hyden. This includes our “buddy system”, usually taking place outside of Perth and expenses paid for travel and accommodation during that time.
• Relocating from interstate? Eligible applicants, may have their relocation costs covered

How to apply

To submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click ‘Apply Now’.

Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.

Interviews may commence prior to end advertising date.

Based on Silver Chain Group Policy and Government Directions, you will be required to provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19, or evidence of a medical exemption in order to commence employment with Silver Chain.

About Silver Chain

Silver Chain is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and community care providers. Over the past year, we have delivered more than 700,000 hours of care through our health care services, helping almost 65,000 people confidently live the lives they choose. With a reputation for innovation and leadership that’s been built over 120 years, Silver Chain is set for an exciting future – and we’d like you to be a part of it.

At Silver Chain Group, we recognise the positive contribution that a diverse workforce makes to our organisation and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

A position description is attached.