VCID
No. 724534
This is a Fixed Term
Part Time appointment at 64 hours per fortnight for 12 months with
the possibility of extension(s).
Position
Profile: We are seeking an enthusiastic and
motivated Registered Nurse to join our
Pre and Post Anaesthesia Nursing Service team at Perth Children's
Hospital (PCH). This position will work to support Aboriginal
Families through Surgical Waitlist and Pre-Admission processes and
preparing the patient and family for surgery.
The Pre and Post Anaesthesia
Nursing Service (PPANS) provides a telehealth pre-admission nursing
clinic with patient’s parent/carers one week prior to their
elective surgery date. The PPANS nurses complete a pre-operative
nursing assessment and provide consumers with information on their
upcoming procedure, as well as conducting post-operative consults
for a cohort of short stay surgical patient’s
post-discharge.
The Registered Nurse -
Aboriginal Health works across the PPANS and Elective Surgery
Waitlist (ESWL) teams to assist with care coordination, assessment,
advice and support of Aboriginal families preparing for elective
surgery. The Registered Nurse - Aboriginal Health acts as a role
model and undertakes a teaching role in nursing practice, promoting
cultural awareness and support within Surgical Services. This may
include
- Promoting effective
communication with Aboriginal families and communities in
preparing patients for surgery at PCH.
- Support
the Elective Surgery Waitlist team in contacting families from
remote and rural areas for procedure date and pre-admission
planning, in collaboration with PPANS.
- Identify
and support potential barriers to upcoming surgical admissions,
ensuring culturally appropriate strategies to support the
family.
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).
For
Further Job Related Information: We encourage
you to contact Sadie Turco, Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pre and
Post Anaesthesia Nursing Service on 08 6456 1074 or via
sadie.turco@health.wa.gov.au.
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.
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).
Other
Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust
and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to
undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as
part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal
record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required
to undertake a working with children check (if required for the
role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees
to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical
behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
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
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
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.
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply
online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in
order to apply online. This email address will be used for
communication with applicants.
Your
ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed
throughout the recruitment process. For your written application
please provide the following:
- a statement
addressing the Essential selection criteria 2, 3 and 4 as
outlined in the JDF, in no more than 2-3
pages
- a current resume
which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet
the position requirements
- The name, email
and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to
provide an employment reference, one of which is a current or
recent 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.
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.
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.
