Do you want to be a part of a team that
promotes and improves the health of its people and
community?
This
vacancy is for a Permanent Full Time
appointment.
What is our Staff Development Nurse role?
Under the
direction of the relevant Senior Registered Nurse(s), Staff
Development Nurse (SDN) practises in keeping with the Australian
Nursing and Midwifery Board Registration Standards and Nursing
Practice Decision Flowchart. This role conducts ongoing assessment
of the knowledge and skills of nursing staff in designated
ward/unit, as well as planning and implementation of education and
training programs and participation in the planning and
implementation of hospital wide Staff Development programs. In
addition, SDN provides support for new staff, including
orientation, coaching and preceptorship, and provides clinical
knowledge and expertise within the clinical areas. This role
upholds and functions within the core values of the organisation
and nursing values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork &
Integrity.
While your qualifications and
experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude
speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours
reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and
Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on
your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while
upholding our values.
What we offer
NMHS supports flexible working
practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options,
where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary,
our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and
Benefits)
including:
- Generous
salary packaging to increase take-home pay
- Professional
and career development opportunities
- Diverse
and inclusive culture
Want to know more about this
role?
We encourage you to contact Denise Berchy, Nurse
Manager on 08 6457 6536 to
discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career
interests.
We think you’ll like it
here
Our employees like working here, and we think you
will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say.
Ready to join our
team?
Applicants are required to apply
online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online
application process and attach your documentation. If you
experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44
77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
The JDF is
attached for reference. Your application should include:
- A
statement addressing the essential selection criteria in no
more than 2-3 pages as outlined in the attached
JDF.
- A detailed
Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and
experience relevant to this position.
- References
- the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is
preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent
supervisor.
Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to
provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result
in them being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or
permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to
be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be
eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary
evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the
period of the contract.
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.
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.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of
our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to
achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984
applies to this position.
NMHS upholds the
social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have
disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace
adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or
require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process,
please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at
email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your
application.
