• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free
• Beautiful coastal location of Shark Bay
• Leave Loading payments
• Relocation package applies to eligible applicants
• Retention bonus will apply for eligible applicants
• Free accommodation

The opportunity

Silver Chain has a fantastic opportunity for a Primary Remote Area Nurse (PRAN) to join the busy team in the beautiful Shark Bay, WA. Enjoy being part of the community and part of a great team at our busy clinic.

The role is offered as a Permanent, full time position – base hours of 76 hours per fortnight.

Benefits

• Fantastic overall package including base salary, over-time, on call allowance, recall payment – plus salary packaging of up to $18,550 per annum
• Qualifications allowance - Eligible employees with a post graduate qualification will receive an additional annual amount as  a percentage of their base salary
• Free furnished Accommodation and subidised utilities
• Every second weekend completely for yourself to recharge and enjoy Shark Bay and its surrounds
• 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 Shark Bay. This includes our “buddy system”, usually taking place outside of Perth and expenses paid for travel and accommodation during that time.
• Eligible applicants, may have their relocation costs covered

Key responsibilities

You will utilise your previous PRAN experience to deliver emergency, routine and non-emergency Care and clinical assessments with a Primary Care focus

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 between the hours of Monday-Friday 8.00am – 4.30pm.

There will be an on-call element to this role with recall paid at overtime rates. The on-call roster is shared with the other Remote Area Nurse.

Selection Criteria

• Essential: Do you have full registration with AHPRA?
  
• Essential: Do you have proven triage experience?
  
• Essential: Do you have experience in an emergency department?

About you

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered  Nurse with no restrictions
• Advanced Clinical assessment skills
• Experience in Emergency Nursing preferred
• The ability to plan and implement holistic  care for clients, family and community
• Have sound knowledge of the principles of primary health care delivery
• 5 Years Post Grad Experience is essential
• 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.

About Silver Chain

At Silver Chain, our greatest strength is our people. Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians. With a proud history of more than 125 years, Silver Chain is an employer of choice and the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and communities of more than 65,000 Western Australians every year. Join our team of more than 4,450 staff, caring for more than 105,000 clients across Australia. We’ll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.

Silver Chain Group are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia. 

How to apply

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

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

A position description is attached.