Vacancy Reference No. 678758
This is a appointment for permant
part time at 38 hours per fortnight
Position Profile: The position supports
the Nurse Director, Child and Adolescent Community Health to
undertake research priorities for CACH nursing, including the
identification of appropriate studies and activities; guiding
nursing staff to participate in and conduct research; report
writing, and dissemination of findings.
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 Anne-Marie McHugh on 0417 374 186.
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.
(Remove if not a position requirement -
WWC) 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
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
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.
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 covering letter outlining your suitability for
this position
- 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.
