WHERE COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE
VCID No. 935949
This is a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extension (s) and/or permanency.
Job Share arrangements may be considered for suitable applicants.
Position Profile: We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Clinical Nurse (CN) to join the Respiratory Medicine Nursing Team. The successful applicant will be working in the Ventilation stream of Respiratory Nursing, within a multi-disciplinary team. The position involves primarily evidence-based clinical work with inpatients and outpatients being treated with non-invasive ventilation, as well as supporting ex-premature infants/children on home oxygen, and their parents/carers. Regular targeted education of PCH staff, patients and their families, in addition to care coordination and equipment and consumables oversight are facilitated by this role.
About the Department/Service /Directorate: The Respiratory and Sleep Service at PCH provides inpatient and outpatient diagnostic services and care for children with respiratory or sleep conditions.
The service comprises: Respiratory Medicine; Respiratory Function Laboratory and the Sleep Disorders Unit
Conditions managed by the team include a range of respiratory conditions such as Asthma, Chronic lung disease, Airway management, Lung Disorders and Cystic Fibrosis.
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). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.
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 selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
- Helpful hint:
- Demonstrated = provide scenario example
- Knowledge of = provide how you have gained this knowledge
- a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.
- 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.
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 Clinical Nurse Specialist, Victoria Hill on +61 (08) 6456 0217 or Victoria.hill@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 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.
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.
