Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.

This is for a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time or Fixed Term Part Time  appointment. Part- time appointments will be made with a minimum of 60 hours per fortnight.

Fixed Term appointment will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We are looking for nurses with over two years theatre experience for immediate appointment. These vacancies exist in our Operating Theatres in the specialties of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. You are expected to coordinate the department and to function in other specialities collaborating within this dynamic team.

OPH Theatres currently operates Monday to Friday 0730 - 1800. Afternoon shifts to be introduced. Emergency Obstetric theatre cover is provided 7 days a week, 365 day a year service. On call roster is a mandatory provision of this role which includes weekend, public holiday and week-nights supporting Women’s & Newborn Services.

PACU and anaesthetic experience is not essential however mandatory requirement of this position.

Please note: Sponsorship is not being offered.

What is our Clinical Nurse role?

This position, under the direction of the relevant Senior Registered Nurse(s), practises as a Clinical Nurse in keeping with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board Registration Standards and Nursing Practice Decision Making Flowchart; provides advanced, comprehensive, and evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team; upholds and functions within the core values of the organisation of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity; acts as a role model, providing leadership, support, team building and change management through respect, recognition, and collaboration.

Applicants must have minimum of two (2) years theatre nurse experience with no APHRA restrictions, and provide high quality patient centred care adhering to hospital standards and safety protocols.

You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Elizabeth Fereday directly on 08 6457 8814.

Area Profile

Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) provides specialist health care services for the community in the north metropolitan area and is located in Stirling, 14 kilometres from the Perth central business district. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of specialist health care services for the north metropolitan suburbs

Osborne Park Hospital provides lower acuity and same-day surgical services in specialties including ENT, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics including arthroplasty, Plastics, Urology including robotics and Vascular, as well as Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Surgical and other facilities at OPH are undergoing significant expansion, including additional Birth Suites, Inpatient wards, Neonatal Unit, a High Dependency Unit and two additional theatres to be built. Learn more about working at OPH here: https://www.oph.health.wa.gov.au/About-Us

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

We think you’ll like it here

Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.  

Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter of no more than 1 page introducing yourself and telling us what you bring to the role.
• A comprehensive curriculum vitae, clearly demonstrating your qualifications, current clinical competencies, skills and employment history.
• A statement detailing how you meet the essential selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (refer to the attached JDF).
• The names and contact details of two (2) referees. One must be a recent/current manager, who can comment on the role and JDF.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Working with Children Check

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.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

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

We look forward to receiving your application.