CRVCID No. 678611
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Part Time and Casual
appointments at various hours per fortnight with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
Position Profile: We are seeking
a Clinical Nurse (Infection Prevention and
Control) to join our team at the Perth Children’s
Hospital (PCH).
As a Clinical Nurse you will enjoy a diverse range of
responsibilities, including surveillance work, identification of
hospital-associated infections, and the implementation of
transmission-minimising protocols within the hospital.
Your role will involve direct interface with various clinical
wards, ensuring a family-centred approach where the well-being of
both the patient and their family are prioritised. With our broad
scope covering surgical, medical, acute, and mental health areas,
you will have the opportunity to engage across services, and to
support a variety of quality improvement projects, shaping the
future of our work.
We provide ample opportunities for upskilling, with regular
education sessions and a strong emphasis on continual learning.
You'll also have the chance to participate in exciting consumer
engagement initiatives, contributing to the overall safety and
well-being of both our staff and patients.
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.
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 Danielle Engelbrecht on 0437 535 347.
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.
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.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for
appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed
term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident,
or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for
permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
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
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 31/07/2026.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
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
- 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 an employment
reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior
to contacting your listed referees).
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.
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.
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.
