CRVCID. 750528

We currently have 1.0 FTE Permanent Full Time position available.

Position Profile:  

The Child and Adolescent Health Service is seeking a highly skilled Senior Registered Nurse to join the rapidly growing Child Development Service (CDS).  In this pivotal role, you will provide expert clinical leadership and management, drive service improvement and contribute to the delivery of exceptional clinical care.  You will be instrumental in shaping the future of child development nursing by leading and mentoring a dedicated team of nurses while collaborating with multidisciplinary partners.

To be successful in this role, you will possess advanced clinical knowledge in child health and development, strong leadership, management and communication skills and a proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.  You will be a highly motivated and results-orientated individual with a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and families.

About the Child Development Service:

The Child Development Service (CDS) is a vital part of our community, dedicated to supporting the growth and development of children.  We provide essential assessments, diagnoses and interventions to infants, children and young people experiencing developmental challenges.  Our goal is to empower these children to reach their full potential by working closely with their families to improve their function, participation in everyday life and overall, parent-child relationships.

We offer a dynamic and rewarding work environment where you can collaborate with a diverse group of skilled professionals including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists,  Social Workers, Clinical Psychologists, Paediatricians and Audiologists,.  Together, we work to create positive and lasting change for children and their families.

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 selection criteria ONLY in no more than 2-3 pages:
  

  • Demonstrated significant experience, knowledge and skill in clinical leadership and management within the child health and development nursing specialty.  Refers to Essential criteria 2 from the Job Description Form.

  • Demonstrated significant knowledge and application of research and best practice principles and experience undertaking activities utilising the quality review cycle aligned with the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS).  Refers to Essential Criteria 4 from the Job Description Form.

  • Demonstrated commitment to professional self-development and the review and development of performance and mentoring of nursing staff.  Refers to Essential criteria 5 from the Job Description Form.
• A current resume which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements.
• The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

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.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Child Development Service Manager Rachael Fallows on +61 0448 794 972.

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.

Supporting diversity and inclusion: If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or for any confidential enquiries please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on +61 8 6456 0321 or via email: cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au

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.