CRVCID 730769
This is where jobs become careers,
passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you
ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health
care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service
(SMHS) is the perfect place to start!
Rockingham Peel Group is part of
the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing
health services in Western Australia and comprises two hospital
campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital,
in addition to community and mental health services across Peel,
Rockingham and Kwinana. As the flagship hospital, Rockingham
General is focused on providing high quality general medical,
surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care.
Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services,
palliative care and allied health services.
The Emergency Department at
Rockingham General Hospital is looking for a
Staff Development Nurse to cover a parental leave
opportunity.
This is a part-time position
at 48 hours per fortnight (0.63 FTE). The 12-month fixed-term
contract commences 22 June 2026, with the possibility of
extension(s).
No sponsorship will be
provided for this role.
The Staff Development Nurse is
responsible for education and training in relation to clinical
practices and as part of the multidisciplinary team plans,
implements and evaluates orientation, education and training at the
ward or unit level. You will facilitate and promote patient safety
and quality of care and works collaboratively to ensure service is
delivered in accordance with health service policy and standards.
This role practices within their scope of practice considerate of
the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision
Flowchart.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and
effective hospital and health services within a catchment area
stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern
half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every
time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic
Plan here.
Our Values guide our work in every
action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS
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.
Want to know more?
We encourage you to contact Anne Doherty, Nurse Unit
Manager at (08) 9599 4771
or email
anne.doherty@health.wa.gov.au.
If you are ready to partner
with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should
include:
- A copy of your current CV
- Evidence of your AHPRA registration.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more
than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees
who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete
and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you
allow enough time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Employee
Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of
benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- Professional development
opportunities and study/leave assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Flexible leave
arrangements
- Other professional and
location-based allowances
- For further information
click
here.
Eligibility
Are you eligible?
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).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all
forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA
Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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 vacancy 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
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.
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.
