WHERE COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE 

Vacancy Reference No. 737585

This advertisement is for a Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time appointment with 1 FTE currently available. Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, or Casual appointments may also be considered which would have the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Position Profile: Are you an expert clinician with a passion for leading high-quality care during critical moments? The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our vital STARS (Safety Team Afterhours Response Services) team. The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) STARS provides advanced clinical nursing expertise in the recognition, assessment, escalation and management of children experiencing actual or potential clinical deterioration. 

STARS is fundamental in after-hours clinical safety at Perth Children’s Hospital, responding directly to medical emergencies across all inpatient wards. Our core aim is to provide safe, high-quality after-hours clinical care through a coordinated, multi-disciplinary, and integrated response to clinical review and deterioration.

In this role, you will work in close partnership with the Hospital Clinical Manager and after-hours Medical Teams. The role supports safe, timely and effective responses to deteriorating patients across the hospital, working collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health teams to improve patient outcomes and reduce preventable adverse events.

About Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH): is Western Australia's specialist paediatric hospital and trauma centre, with 298 beds. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, PCH offers primary care for severe medical cases and secondary services such as inpatient, outpatient, and day-stay care. Our purpose-built facility incorporates the latest evidence-based design principles to deliver optimal care to the community. Explore our services on the PCH About Us page for more information.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

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:

Within the application system you will be presented with the following three (3) questions designed to assess your qualifications against the Essential Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form. Please review the Essential Criteria carefully when preparing your responses.  These questions allow you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word limit of 500 words per question.

1. Describe a time when you took a leadership role in managing the care of a complex patient at risk of clinical deterioration. What was your role as the nursing lead of the response team, and how did you support both staff and family during this time? (Related to Essential Criteria 2)
2. How do you foster effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, particularly during emotionally challenging situations requiring escalation with patients and their families? (Related to Essential Criteria 3)\\
3. Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a challenging stakeholder relationship in a related to escalation? (Related to Essential Criteria 4 & 5)

• A current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager.

Suitability Criteria: In addition to the Essential and Desirable Criteria outlined in the JDF, Public Sector agencies will consider additional suitability areas set out in the Public Sector Commissioner’s Instructions. Additional Suitability Criteria that apply are as follows:

• This is a rostered position which may include after hours, night duty, weekend and / or public holiday rostered shifts.

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.

Working With Childrens check: 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

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 A/Clinical Nurse Consultant Pania Falconer on +61 8 0413 342 283.

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

About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more information about our services click here.

CAHS Values: 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. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment!  CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

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.

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 options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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.