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VCID No: 744857

This is an appointment for a permanent part time (0.9FTE) position.

Position Profile: We are seeking a Clinical Nurse to join our dedicated General Paediatric nursing team.  In this role, you will support the delivery of safe, high-quality, family-centred care through clinical coordination, patient advocacy, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. You will work closely with children, families and healthcare providers to ensure care is well-organised, responsive to individual needs, and delivered in line with best practice.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical expertise across inpatient, outpatient and clinic settings, supporting children with a broad range of paediatric presentations, including unsettled babies, asthma, pneumonia, seizures, feeding difficulties, infections and developmental concerns.

Drawing on your advanced clinical knowledge and strong communication skills, you will educate and support families, contribute to care planning and coordination, support colleagues in the delivery of care, and promote positive patient and family experiences.

At CAHS we help children grow and thrive, and we offer the same opportunity to nurses who join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a specialist team making a real difference for children and their families and develop your leadership skills in a supportive environment that values innovation, research, and evidence-based practice.

*Suitability Requirements:

• It is preferred that applicants have a minimum of four years’ experience in a similar role.

Application Instructions: Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. (via www.jobs.wa.gov.au.) Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• A statement addressing the following Essential Selection Criteria in no more than 3 pages.
  
  
  • Demonstrated advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence based nursing care within the practice setting. (Essential Criteria 2)
  • Demonstrated well developed communication skills, including teaching, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. (Essential Criteria 3)
  • Proven ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team. (Essential Criteria 5)

(Please note that examples of how you have applied your skills, knowledge and experience help to demonstrate that you have met the selection criteria).

•  A current resume which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements.
• The name, email and telephone details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

*Suitability Criteria: Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role. 

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 

For Further Job Related Information:  We encourage you to contact Charlotte Burr – Clinical Nurse Consultant on 0437269340 or via email Charlotte.Burr@health.wa.gov.au

Help in submitting your application:  If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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. 

Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

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.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au  

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within CAHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS: The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).  

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here 

CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert. 

Support for your interview process: CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview. 

You can reach the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially. 

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.