- Deliver specialised
care to children and families across a broad range of imaging
procedures.
- Work
across theatre, cath lab, neuro intervention and interventional
radiology as well as diagnostics, MRI, CT and nuclear
medicine.
CRVCID No.
695334
This is a Recruitment
Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full
Time, or Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
We currently have one
Permanent Full Time position available for appointment.
About
the Position
We are seeking experienced
Clinical Nurse to join our dedicated nursing team
within the Medical Imaging Department at Perth Children’s
Hospital (PCH). This rewarding role offers the opportunity to
provide advanced clinical and professional expertise, ensuring
safe, high-quality, and compassionate care for patients undergoing
medical imaging and interventional procedures.
As part of a
multidisciplinary team of radiologists, allied health
professionals, and nurses, you will deliver and coordinate
evidence-based care for a wide range of medical imaging procedures
across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings including
diverse specialty areas such as interventional radiology, cardiac
catheterisation, interventional neuroradiology, diagnostic
radiology, MRI, CT, and nuclear medicine.
You will also work closely
with clinicians from other services such as gastroenterology,
speech pathology, anaesthetics, and other specialties to prepare
equipment, coordinate holistic patient care, troubleshoot
challenges, and ensure seamless service delivery.
Your adaptability, strong
clinical knowledge, and ability to work autonomously will be key to
providing excellence in patient care - providing reassurance and
support to children and families at every stage of their journey,
and across the complexity and diversity of our
department.
Beyond clinical practice,
this role provides scope to contribute to innovative practice,
clinical leadership, and quality improvement.
Key responsibilities
include:
- Setting
the standard of care by modelling best practice, guiding and
supporting colleagues, and contributing your clinical expertise
to decision-making in complex cases, always prioritising
patient safety, dignity, and comfort.
- Providing operational
leadership, including supervising nursing staff, planning and
overseeing theatre lists, and mentoring junior staff and
students to promote professional growth and
development.
- Screening and preparing
patients and families for procedures, explaining processes and
outcomes clearly to set realistic expectations, determine goals
and manage potential complications.
- Acting
as a state-wide resource in Paediatric Medical Imaging,
providing education and support to other healthcare
facilities.
- Participating in audit,
quality improvement initiatives and engaging in professional
development, and clinical research activities, driving
evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.
- Advocating for patient
needs and providing post-care education and discharge planning
and advice to support confidence and understanding.
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.
Requirements
- Eligible
for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- It is
preferred that applicants have a minimum of four years’
experience in a similar role with experience in one or more
areas including: interventional radiology, cardiac cath,
interventional neuro, basic interventional radiology and
diagnostic radiology.
- A
willingness to learn and embrace the unique challenges and
rewards of paediatric nursing.
- A
collaborative leader who is compassionate and strives for
excellence.
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 current
resume which summarises your experience,
qualifications and how you can meet the position
requirements.
- Please provide the name,
email, and contact details of two
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).
Within the application system you will
be presented with the four (4) questions below. Please respond by
describing your relevant skills and experience in line with the
Essential Criteria within the attached Job Description Form. For
each question, there is a generous word limit of 500 words for your
response.
- Please describe how you have demonstrated
advanced clinical knowledge and experience in the delivery of
evidence-based nursing care within the practice setting.
(Essential Selection Criteria 2)
- Please describe how you have demonstrated
well developed communication skills, including teaching,
negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. (Essential
Selection Criteria 3)
- Please describe your proven ability to
function effectively in a multidisciplinary team (Essential
Selection Criteria 5)
- Please describe how you have demonstrated
clinical leadership skills within the practice setting
(Essential Selection Criteria 6)
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
Role related
questions:
We encourage you
to contact Emily Hatton (Acting Coordinator of Nursing) on 08
6456 4054 or emily.hatton@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.
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).
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 30/03/2026.
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.
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, please click here and
for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please
click here
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
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