Do you want to be a part of
a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and
community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens
to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements,
health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then
look no further.
This is a Fixed Term Part
Time appointment made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
We currently have a 0.4 FTE
(Full Time Equivalent) position (PACU) available working 30.4 hours
per fortnight.
About this role
Coordinates the syphilis response nursing team to ensure
follow-up of syphilis with appropriate public health action
including contact tracing, counselling and education. Acts as a
Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialist resource in the area of syphilis
to improve the quality, continuity of care and support provided to
women of reproductive age with syphilis including during
pregnancy.
Key responsibilities include:
• Act as a specialist resource for staff, patients and their
significant others within designated area.
• Provides clinical nursing / midwifery knowledge and care within
the Boorloo (Perth) Public Health Unit.
• Demonstrates leadership and role modelling.
• Promotes maintenance, clinical standard setting and monitoring,
policy development and change management as required to improve the
client / patient’s management.
What we are looking for
A highly capable and values driven Clinical Nurse Midwife
Specialist to join our Boorloo (Perth) Public Health Unit,
fostering a collaborative approach by sharing responsibilities of
the role with another SRN 3. You will be a driven and innovative
individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve
high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody
the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe
quality care through expertise and teamwork.
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 & 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 Paula Johnstone on 0434 919 120 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 Cover Letter explaining why you are applying for this
role.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more
than 2-3 pages (as outlined on 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.
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.
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment
of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences
a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our
community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective
of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our
values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to
apply for this role.
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.
