Vacancy Reference No. CRVCID 692597
This is a appointment for 12 months
at 64 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s)
Position Profile:
In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Manager, Immunisation
Services, the Clinical Nurse is responsible for the provision of
clinical and professional expertise in relation to immunisation to
ensure comprehensive evidence-based knowledge, care and advice is
delivered to patients and their families. The role may include:
- counselling and education of patients with complex medical
conditions and families in relation to immunisations, including
those who have experienced and adverse event following
immunisation
- planning and delivery of complex care to patients and their
families in relation to immunisation needs
- advocating for patients and families and collaborating with
them and other members of the health care team to achieve
health goals
- coordinating the daily activities of the unit / clinic
- participating effectively as a member of the immunisation
and broader infectious diseases team
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 Helen Jackson on 08 6456 9713.
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: (Integrity
Clause) 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
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 copy of your CV and details of your Immunisation
provider certification
- a statement addressing the selection criteria 3, 4,
5, 6 and 7
- 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.
