Please note this advert has
been revised in relation to the closing date and location; the
positions are based across the new Hospice
and Perth Children’s
Hospital.
VCID No.
713832
We are offering
permanent positions, Full Time and/or Part Time appointments to
fill 1.4 FTE.
Position Profile: An
exciting and rare opportunity is available for compassionate and
experienced Nurse Practitioners to join the Paediatric Palliative
Care and Hospice Service for Western Australia, based across Perth
Children’s Hospital and the new Hospice. The Specialist Paediatric
Palliative Care service is expanding to include a state-of-the-art,
7-bed Children’s Hospice which will be the first of its kind in
Western Australia.
The Nurse Practitioner will
work autonomously to perform advanced physical assessment, request
and interpret diagnostic and/or screening investigations, initiate
and manage complex healthcare requirements, initiate referrals to
relevant health providers and prescribe appropriate medications and
other therapies.
The role will provide
clinical leadership as appropriate and will have responsibility for
developing standards of practice, initiating research, leading
quality improvement activities and implementing changes to clinical
practice.
The Nurse Practitioner
practices at an advanced level within their scope of practice
considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
Nurse Practitioner standards of practice.
About the Sandcastles (Boodja Mia)
Children’s Hospice: Due to commence operations
mid-2026.This purpose-built, world-class paediatric hospice,
located on the stunning Western Australian coast, offers statewide
specialist paediatric palliative care services for children and
young people (0–18 years) who are living with life-limiting or
life-threatening conditions, and their families. More information
on Sandcastles ( Boodja Mia) can be found
here Children's Hospice Project
- Perth Childrens Hospital Foundation.
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 may be
available.
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).
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. For your written application please
read the following instructions carefully:
Within the
application system you will be presented with the following three
(3) questions designed to assess your qualifications against the
Essential Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job
Description Form. Please review the Essential Criteria carefully
when preparing your responses. These questions allow you to
showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, and how
they translate to the paediatric palliative care setting.
There is a generous word limit of 500 words per
question.
1. Describe a
time when you took a leadership role in managing the care of a
complex patient. Outline your role and explain how you supported
staff and family during this time?
2.
How do you foster effective collaboration within a
multidisciplinary team, particularly during emotionally challenging
situations involving patients and their families?
3.
Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a challenging
stakeholder relationship in a palliative care setting?
AND
• 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.
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.
Working with Children 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 Lisa
Cuddeford, Head of Department – Palliative Care on +61 8 6456 5286
or by email at lisa.cuddeford@health.wa.gov.au, (on leave until 28
January) to have a confidential discussion about your suitability
for this role.
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
CAHS strives to ensure the
interview process caters to the access needs of all applicants,
please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team via email
CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au or phone on +61 8 6456 0321
prior to your interview if any reasonable adjustment to accommodate
a disability and confidential enquiries needs to be
made.
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.
If you experience technical
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.
