Provide compassionate care to children and
young people, with a focus on comfort, dignity and quality of
life.
VCID No.
719921
This is for
Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time Appointments (hours
negotiable).
We currently have
7.7FTE (Full Time Equivalent) permanent positions available with
full time and part time hours.
Position Profile: We are
seeking compassionate and dedicated Enrolled Nurses to join our
team provide compassionate, evidence based and family-centred
nursing care within our specialist paediatric palliative care and
hospice service.
Working under
the delegation and supervision of a Registered
Nurse, you will play an important role in supporting safe,
coordinated care and contribute to positive experiences for
children and families during complex and challenging health
journeys.
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You will provide
clinical care while also bringing warmth, reassurance and stability
to children and families navigating some of the most challenging
moments of their lives, ensuring families feel supported, respected
and cared for throughout their child’s
journey.
This may
include:
- Creating a calm, safe
and comforting environment for children and their
families.
- Supporting children to
engage in normal, meaningful activities such as play, music,
art and time with siblings.
- Maintaining routines
that help children feel secure and cared for.
Providing practical support
and reassurance to parents and carers during their child’s care
journey.
If you are a
skilled Enrolled Nurse who can work collaboratively with the
multidisciplinary team, patients, families, clinical staff and
external services to support holistic care, we encourage you to
apply.
Candidates must be eligible for registration in the category of
Enrolled Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia.
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.
This state-of-the-art, 7-bed
facility will be the first of its kind in Western Australia,
providing specialised palliative care for children living with life
limiting conditions aged from birth to 18 years within a peaceful,
home-like setting that prioritises comfort, dignity and
connection.
For more information on the
Perth Children’s
Hospice can be found here.
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).
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.
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, with a generous word limit of 500 words
per question.
- Describe
a recent situation where you delivered nursing care within the
EN scope of practice, using your knowledge of relevant
legislations/policies to ensure safe, patient centred
care.
(Related to Essential Selection Criteria 2 & 6)
- Provide
an example where you communicated effectively – both in writing
and verbally – within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate
care. In your response explain the strategies you used to
ensure clear, respectful and culturally safe
communication.
(Related to
Essential Selection Criteria 4 & 5)
- Describe
a situation where you have identified a quality improvement
opportunity, such as a change to a workflow, documentation or
safety process. In your response explain your understanding of
the Continuous Quality Improvement Process.
(Related to
Essential Selection Criteria 3 & 4)
In addition, please provide
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.
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Sue
Kearney – Clinical Nurse Manager - Hospice on +61 0448 849
772.
Supporting diversity and
inclusion: If you have any access needs that
may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the
application and interview process, including alternate methods
of communication, or for any confidential enquiries please
contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on +61 8 6456 0321 or
via email: cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
Working With Children’s
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.
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 Child and Adolescent Health
Service (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 three service areas: Perth Children’s
Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). With over 7000
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.
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.
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.
