EXPERIENCED
OR TRANSITION TO PAEDIATRIC NURSING
CRVCID No.
690827
This is a Recruitment Pool
for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time,
Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility
of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Position Profile: Have you been
looking for an opportunity to care for critically unwell and
injured children in Paediatric Intensive Care
(PICU) and High Dependency (HDU)? The
Paediatric Critical Care (PCC)
unit is looking for motivated and passionate Nurses to join our
team. PCC offers a variety of supportive programs to assist nurses
in their transition to Critical Care Nursing. Whether you have
recently finished a graduate program, have experience in a
complimentary specialty or are already an experienced Critical Care
nurse, there is a supported education program suited to
you!
We need your nursing
expertise to care for our most vulnerable patients and
provide exceptional care and support. You will have an opportunity
to make a real difference and connect at a whole new level with
children and adolescents and their families. Be part of their
journey!
Transferable
skills in Intensive Care and or High Dependency care from
a Paediatric or adult environment or experience in Paediatrics will
be highly regarded. Comprehensive training and support to
transition will be provided.
Training and
upskilling - PCC offers a range of supported programs
designed to complement your existing skills and transition you into
the care of infants, children and young people in PCC.
- The
PCC Introductory Program is designed for
Registered Nurses with 1 - 3 years post graduate experience in
an acute care setting.
- The
PCC Transition Program is designed for
Registered Nurses with a minimum of 3 years post registration
experience in a complimentary specialty, including nurses with
adult acute care and critical care experience.
- For
experienced PICU and Paediatric High
Dependency nurses, the PCC facilitates a Post Graduate
program in conjunction with Curtin University as well as an
accredited ECMO course and other specialty
training.
About the Department:
Paediatric Critical Care comprises the Paediatric
Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and the High Dependency Unit (HDU) and
is one of the specialised services at Western Australia’s
only tertiary children’s hospital. The Paediatric Critical
Care (PCC) unit at PCH offers a state-wide intensive care service
for critically ill infants, children and young people.
Nurses in PCC are
responsible for the care of sick and injured children as well as
their post-surgical care. This includes complex Cardiothoracic, Ear
Nose and Throat and Neurosurgery. PCC has access to the latest
technology and innovation and is a Centre for Intensive Care
research. PCC also forms part of the hospital’s emergency
response and medical emergency team. The PCC unit is a Level 3
Intensive Care Unit and offers a range of complex services
including an ECMO service.
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.
Relocation Benefits:
International and Interstate applicants with suitable
qualifications who are wishing to relocate are encouraged to apply.
Sponsorship opportunities with a pathway to permanent
residency or a permanent appointment for eligible applicants are
currently available.
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:
Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting
“Apply for job” below. (via www.jobs.wa.gov.au) Please ensure
the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve
as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment
process.
Your ability to meet
the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the
recruitment process.
Within the
application system you will be presented with the following
questions designed to assess your qualifications against the
Essential Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job
Description Form. These questions allows you to showcase your
relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word
limit of 500 words per response.
- Please
provide an experience from your clinical practice that
highlights your demonstrated relevant clinical skills and your
ability to provide excellent nursing care to patients. (Related
to Essential Selection Criteria 2)
- We are
dedicated to family-centred care, recognising the vital role
parents and carers play in their child's healthcare journey,
especially within Paediatric Critical Care Units. Describe your
approach to educating and involving parents/carers in the care
of their child within a acute care setting. (Related to
Essential Criteria 4&5)
- We are
committed to providing the highest standard of care and
continuously improving our services. Describe your
understanding of the Continuous Quality Improvement process
within a healthcare setting. (Related to Essential Criteria
6)
-
Please
advise which training program as listed above, would be
relevant based on your experience to transition into
Paediatric nursing?
- PCC Introductory
Program
- PCC Transition
Program
- Experienced PCC
applicants
- Other / Not
Applicant
- 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
All 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 Manager Sarah Maisey on +61 8 6456 0334.
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 7,000 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 at: 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.
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
30/11/2026.
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.
