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WHERE COMPASSION
MEETS EXCELLENCE
CRVCID616332
This is a
Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time,
Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, & Casual
appointment with the possibility of extension and/or
permanency.
Position Profile: The Registered Nurse (RN) is a pivotal member of
the nursing team, responsible for delivering exceptional patient
care in collaboration with the Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse
Specialist and Clinical Nurses. The RN will provide expert nursing
care to patients and their families, ensuring adherence to high
standards of practice as outlined in the Scope of Nursing Practice
Decision Making Framework. A key aspect of this role involves
acting as a mentor and educator for junior staff, fostering
professional development and a culture of continuous
learning.
In addition to
direct patient care, the RN will contribute to the overall
management of the ward or unit. This includes participating in
patient assessments, developing and implementing care plans, and
liaising with the multidisciplinary team. The RN will also be
responsible managing workloads effectively and ensuring the safe
and efficient use of resources. The successful candidate will
demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as
well as a patient-focused approach to care.
About the Department/Service
/Directorate: The Perioperative Department
at Perth Children's Hospital is a specialised unit dedicated to
providing comprehensive care for paediatric patients undergoing
surgical procedures. As a critical component of the hospital's
healthcare delivery, the department encompasses a range of
specialised areas including operating theatres, post-anaesthesia
care units, and surgical admissions.
A multidisciplinary team of
highly skilled professionals, including anaesthetists, nurses, and
support staff, collaborate to ensure optimal patient outcomes
throughout the perioperative journey. The department is committed
to delivering child-centred care, prioritizing the unique needs and
developmental stages of young patients. Advanced technologies and
evidence-based practices are employed to enhance patient safety and
facilitate a smooth surgical experience. The department maintains a
strong focus on family-centred care, involving parents and
caregivers in the decision-making process and providing emotional
support throughout the perioperative period. Furthermore, a
commitment to research and innovation drives the department's
pursuit of excellence in paediatric perioperative
care.
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:
Applicants are requested to apply
online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Within the
application system you will be presented with the following three
questions designed to assess your qualifications against the
Essential Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job
Description Form. Each question allows you to showcase your
relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word
limit of 500 words per response.
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Please
provide an experience from your clinical practice that
highlights your demonstrated relevant clinical skills and your
ability to provide competent nursing care to patients.
(Essential Criteria 2)
- Please
provide an example where you demonstrated effective
communication skills while collaborating within a
multidisciplinary team. How did your communication contribute
to the team’s success, and an excellent patient outcome?
(Essential Criteria 3 & 4)
- How have
you applied your understanding of the Continuous Quality
Improvement process in your previous nursing roles? Can you
provide an example of a specific quality improvement initiative
you were involved in, including the steps you took to identify
areas for improvement, implement changes, and monitor the
outcomes? (Essential Criteria 6)
- A
current resume which summarises your experience and contains
phone and email contact details of two professional referees,
with at least one being a recent supervisor/line
manager.
- Note:
Directly addressing all selection criteria within a separate
attachment is not required
Working With Children:
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 Jamie Bowler –
A/Clinical Nurse Specialist PACU on +61 8 6456
3880.
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 5,500 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.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a
disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the
CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on 08 6456 0321 or via email:
cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
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.
This is an
“open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the
following should be noted:
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The
panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and
will assess on a regular basis.
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Suitable
applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may
be made when similar vacancies occur.
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Appointments
may be made from this pool until 31/10/2025.
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.
Before you apply for this position, please read the
attached job application information sheet which contains important
information.
(Warnings) 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.