Clinical Nurse Manager

Job description
About Us

The WA Country Health Service is a leading provider 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.

We value Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity, which shape how we interact with each other, make decisions, and provide care to our patients.

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced leader to join our team as the Disease Control Team Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and lead the Disease Control Team, ensuring effective operations and compliance with public health standards.
Demonstrate expertise in communicable disease management and immunisation programs, aligned with State and National health targets.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate disease control and public health initiatives based on local, state, and national priorities.
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers and government bodies, to coordinate outbreak management and maintain immunisation standards.
Use analytical and strategic skills to monitor, interpret, and report on epidemiological and program-specific data.
Foster a skilled and knowledgeable team through workforce training and professional development.
Act as a consultant on public health issues, providing expertise to health services, external organisations, and community groups.
Requirements

Eligibility for registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
A current Immunisation Certificate.
Extensive senior-level experience in community nursing within clinical and population health programs.
Comprehensive knowledge of communicable disease surveillance and control methods.
Advanced skills in program planning, service coordination, and evaluation.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, facilitation, and interpersonal abilities.
Proven experience in health management systems, including data analysis and interpretation.
Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in Equal Opportunity, Disability Services, and Occupational Safety Health.
A current C or C-A class driver's licence.
About You

We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader who can drive positive change in public health outcomes.

If you have strong leadership, clinical, and strategic planning skills, and a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of Western Australians, please submit your application.

What We Offer

A competitive salary package.
Relocation incentives.
Paid Study Leave.
Generous Salary Packaging Benefits.
Flexible work and leave arrangements.
Professional Development opportunities.
11.5% Superannuation Guarantee. Read more