This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: Preference for appointment will be given to Australian Permanent Residents.
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.
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
Evidence of current registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia must be provided at the time of applying.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/09/2019.
Position Profile: The Registered Nurse as part of a multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive evidence based nursing care to patients. Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care. The Registered Nurse practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.
We are looking for applicants in the following specialties/areas:
- Emergency Department
- Coronary Care Unit/Cardiology
- Intensive Care Unit
- Theatres
- Recovery
- State Major Trauma Unit
- Renal Dialysis
- Respiratory Medicine
- Pain & Anaesthesia Service
- Gastroenterology /Endoscopy unit
- Medical Day Unit / Apheresis
- Day Surgery / Short Stay Surgical
- Acute Surgical Unit
- Acute Medical Unit
- Acute & Sub Acute Geriatric Medicine
- Neurology/Stroke & Gastroenterology
- General Medicine
- General Surgical
- Imaging/Radiology
- Corporate Pool
- Casual Pool
- Outpatient Clinics
Area Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location based allowances.
- For information on superannuation go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/superannuation.aspx
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 Anette Smith on 08 9224 2345 or email rph.nursing.recruitment.officer@health.wa.gov.au.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employment Services on 1300 553 680 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to:
- Provide a cover letter to include three (3) areas of interest;
- A detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
- Write a statement of not more than three (3) pages in total addressing the following Essential selection criteria (Numbers, 2, 3 & 4 ):
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of evidence based nursing care within the practice setting/specialty.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
