Be part of our mission
to provide exceptional care to our young patients and their
families!
Vacancy Reference No. 695315
This is a Recruitment Pool for
Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time,
Fixed Term Part Time, or Casual appointment with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
About the
Position
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced individual to
join our dynamic team of Medical Imaging Nurses at Perth
Children’s Hospital (PCH).
As a Registered Nurse, reporting to the
Clinical Nurse Manager, you will enjoy an autonomous role in which
you will work closely with radiographers and radiologists within
Medical Imaging Department and the operating theatre. You
will also be working with other health professionals to conduct
procedures as required for inpatients, outpatients and/or the
emergency department.
Your role will involve:
- Working in the roles of scrub and scout nurse for a wide
variety of interventional radiology, neuroradiology, and
cardiac catheter procedures
- Preparing patients for procedures such as through patient
positioning and assisting the interventional proceduralist with
equipment selection and preparation,
- Working closely with the radiographer to ensure the comfort
and safety of the patient,
- Participating in quality improvement initiatives and
evidence-based practice to enhance the care provided to
paediatric patients.
- Advocating for patient needs and educating patients and
their families about procedures, and care to promote
understanding and confidence.
At CAHS we help children grow and thrive, and we offer the same
opportunity to nurses who join our team. This is an exciting
opportunity to be part of a specialist team making a real
difference for children and their families and develop your
leadership skills in a supportive environment that values
innovation, research, and evidence-based practice.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be eligible for registration in the category
of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia.
Recent experience in Medical Imaging, Interventional radiology,
or Cardiac catheter lab setting is desirable.
Applicants with relevant experience in adult care will be
provided the opportunity for clinical support and education to
enable a smooth transition into the paediatric practice
environment.
About the
Team
Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, the Medical
Imaging Department provides services for children from
birth to 16 years, supporting inpatients, outpatients, and the
Emergency Department.
Our services include a comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging
and specialised procedures such as interventional radiology,
neuroradiology, paediatric cardiac catheterisation, vascular
access, awake procedures, and routine medical imaging including
X-ray and CT. We also perform fluoroscopy, CT bronchoscopy,
biopsies, cannulation, and drain insertions.
With state-of-the-art equipment designed specifically for
infants and children, we deliver care in an environment that helps
patients and their families feel safe and supported. Our focus is
on achieving the highest quality imaging outcomes while ensuring a
compassionate, child-friendly experience.
How to
Apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’
button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain
the following:
- A statement addressing the selection
criteria in no more than 3 pages.
- A current resume which summarises
your experience, qualifications and how you can meet the
position requirements.
- Please provide the name, email, and contact details
oftwo 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. (We will contact you to seek your
confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).
Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact Lynda Watson (Clinical Nurse
Manager) on 08 6456 3195 or lynda-jane.watson@health.wa.gov.au
with any specific questions related to this role.
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.
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: 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
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 30/10/2026.
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.
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.
About
CAHS
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 comprises four service
areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental
Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital
(PCH).
With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and
King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network
of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan
area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS,
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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 CAN NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
