The closing date to submit applications for this recruitment pool has been amended.
A decision has been made to close applications for this recruitment pool. Applications must be submitted prior to 4:00pm AWST Friday 17 December to be considered.
A $22 million project has commenced to build our new Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Royal Perth Hospital (RPH). We are seeking to appoint experienced Registered Nurses to support the provision of exceptional patient centred care. The new ICU will provide an improved experience for our community’s critically unwell patients and for their carers. The new ICU will have state of the art modern facilities and technology including larger and more single patient rooms, latest medical equipment, staff areas and dedicated areas for families and visitors. Additionally, an exciting and new Clinical Information System (CIS) is currently being implemented as an electronic health record for the ICU which will streamline operational efficiency and patient management.
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time appointment(s), with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Sponsorship will be considered for successful international applicants (conditions apply)
EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
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.
Position Profile: We are seeking to establish a pool of experienced individuals for the role of Registered Nurse, working in the Royal Perth Hospital Intensive Care Unit. As part of a multidisciplinary team the Registered Nurse provides comprehensive evidence based nursing care to patients, as well as 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 of Australia (NMBA) Nursing Practice Decision Making Framework. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in Intensive Care/High Dependency nursing or in an Acute Care area.
There are also opportunities for experienced critical care nurses to join the Health in a Virtual Environment (HIVE) team. Located in the East Metropolitan Health Service Command Centre at Royal Perth Hospital, the HIVE is staffed 24-hours a day by clinical experts. The service offers additional layers of monitoring for vulnerable patients and is enabled by an artificial intelligence platform that detects the earliest signs of clinical deterioration. When an alert is generated, HIVE clinicians use a two-way audio-visual system to collaborate with staff on the ward offering “a second set of eyes” to address any clinical concerns. The advent of this safety net for our patients and staff puts EMHS at the forefront of healthcare innovation both nationally and globally.
Area Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. The hospital is the home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, 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. Perth, as the capital city of Western Australia, provides an excellent standard of living, an excellent climate and is one of the lowest COVID-19 impacted localities in Australia and internationally making it an exceptional location to live
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
For international applicants, sponsorship will be considered.
All WA health system employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to access health care facilities, pursuant to the Health Worker (Restrictions on Access) Directions (HWAD) and the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination and Vaccination Program Policy, unless the employee is exempt pursuant to the HWAD.
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
This recruitment pool has extended advertising dates, and as such the following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.
- 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 30/09/2022.
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 click here.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide:
- a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position;
- statements addressing each of the selection criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF) in no more than 5 pages;
- a comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and
- the names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. One of your referees should be your current supervisor or 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.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Lorraine Wilson on email: Lorraine.Wilson1@health.wa.gov.au
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 (AWST) on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
