WHERE ADVANCED CLINICAL
SKILL MEETS PROFOUND HUMAN IMPACT.
CRVCID No.
719915
This is a Permanent Full
Time position.
Position
Profile:
Coordinate the strategic and
operational planning for referrals, admission and discharge to the
Hospice including patient transfer activities and associated
services for identified patients. Works collaboratively to improve
the quality of patient care and promote desired outcomes in the
patient population, which includes patients with complex needs.
Coordinate the implementation and provision of pathways that
facilitate smooth and effective transition to adult health services
for adolescent patients with a life limiting condition.
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
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.
- Can you describe a time
when you demonstrated your ability to work independently and
collaboratively I within a multidisciplinary team to negotiate
a positive outcome for a patient and their family/care givers.
(in response to Essential Criteria 2 & 5)
- Working in hospice and
palliative care requires sensitivity and high-level critical
thinking. Please provide a specific example that demonstrates
your advanced communication and problem-solving skills when
managing a complex clinical assessment, navigating a sensitive
family concern, or addressing a challenging operational issue
(such as bed availability or workload). (in response to
Essential Criteria 3 & 4)
- Can you share an example
of how you have applied quality improvement principles to
enhance patient care or service delivery?
- 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.
Working With Childrens 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.a
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 Sue Kearney – Clinical Nurse Manager -
Hospice on +61 0448 849 772 or via email at Suzanne.kearney@health.wa.gov.au.
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
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
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.
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 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.
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.
