We currently have a Permanent Part Time position available to fill at 64 hours per fortnight (0.84 FTE).
VCID No. 941879
Position Profile: We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU) located at Perth Children's Hospital.
Under the leadership and direction of the Nurse Coordinator, the Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) is responsible for managing and delivering an evidence based service to achieve optimal patient outcomes within allocated resources. You will have the responsibility for improving and maintaining standards, developing solutions, and delivering outcomes consistent with service and organisational imperatives and targets and available resources. Whilst also participating in an interdisciplinary team and ensuring that the Unit meets the requirement for delivery of a patient centred service against key performance indicators: quality, budget and human resources. Your key responsibilities will be:
- Consult and provide an expertise to nursing, medical and allied health care professionals, and relevant stakeholders, both internal and external to Perth Children’s Hospital on matters relevant to the Unit.
- Participate in the provision of advanced and complex patient care within the area of speciality at a Hospital and Health Service level working with the interdisciplinary team members and external providers.
- Responsible for the management of the allocated/available budgets and resources for the Unit.
- Develop and implement business plans and strategies in partnership with the Nurse Coordinator – Perioperative & Nurse Co-Director to facilitate effective utilisation of human, allocated financial and physical resources within the clinical unit, division and organisational priorities.
- Responsible for ensuring that professional and practice concerns are communicated in timely manner to the SRN responsible for their centre and/or to the Director of Nursing & Midwifery.
- Analyse relevant research to determine clinical and management trends, initiate and implement best practice that supports the delivery of evidence based clinical care and management in area of speciality.
- Allocate staff mix according to analysis of clinical needs promoting optimal use of available resources within best practice guidelines.
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.
Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Jan Rigby, Nurse Coordinator – Perioperative on 08 6456 9687.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online via the “Apply” button above.
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 as outlined in the Job Decription Form (JDF).
- a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
- the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.
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. 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.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. 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 of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, 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. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au.
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.
