Provide compassionate
care and support refugee children and families to build healthy
futures in WA.
Vacancy Reference
No. 733348
We currently
have 1.5 FTE available comprising of
- 0.8 FTE
Permanent Part Time
- 0.7 FTE
Fixed Term Part Time until September 2026 with possiblity of
extension/s and or permanency
Applicants
interested in full time will may be offered a mixed
contract.
A current
driver's licence is required for this role.
About
the Role
The
Child and Adolescent Community Health Service is seeking a
suitably qualified and experienced Community Health
Nurse to join our multidisciplinary Refugee Health
Team (RHT) based in Midland. You will join a supportive,
multidisciplinary team committed to culturally safe, equitable and
high-quality community care.
This role
focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of children, young
people and their care providers, through evidence‑based health
promotion, education, and early intervention strategies that
address the social determinants of health.
You will
provide high‑quality preventative and early intervention programs
to individuals and groups, with a strong emphasis on supporting
refugee young people and their caregivers during their early
settlement period as they establish their lives in Western
Australia.
Working
collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will
support clients to navigate the health system and strengthen their
understanding of health rights, including use of interpreters to
support health literacy, and improve access to appropriate health
services.
The role
requires the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively
within the multidisciplinary RHT and broader Community Health
Services.
We are
seeking a clinician who demonstrates:
- Experience working with
culturally and linguistically diverse families
- Strong
clinical knowledge relevant to community and refugee
health
- Effective communication,
negotiation, and interpersonal skills
- The
capacity to manage complex clinical care needs with sensitivity
and cultural awareness
- A
commitment to delivering equitable, person‑centred
care
About Child & Adolescent Community Health
(CACH): Our teams provide health and
developmental assessments, early intervention and health promotion
services for children and young people across the Perth
metropolitan area.
These
services delivered at community health centres, schools, homes and
through telehealth appointments with a focus on child health,
growth and development, behaviour, immunisation and family
support.
Visit Child
and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS - Community
Health to find out more about the benefits of
working for CAHS – Community Health and our
services.
How
to Apply
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 Essential selection criteria 2-6,
and Desirable Criteria 2 as per the Job Description
Form in no more than 2-3 pages. (View the applicant information
package and Job Description Form (JDF) attached for more
information, including the selection criteria).
- A current
resume which summarises your experience and how you
are able to meet the position requirements.
- Telephone and email
contact details of two professional referees,
with at least one contact being a recent supervisor/line
manager.
Within the
application system you will be presented with the following
question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection
Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully
when preparing your response. This question allows you to
showcase your relevant skills and experiences in
detail.
- Describe
your experience working with culturally and linguistically
diverse families. How have you developed your capacity to
manage complex clinical care needs with sensitivity and
cultural awareness?
This
response will be assessed against the Job Description Form (linked
above) Essential Criteria 3, and 4.
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.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form.
For
Further Job Related Information: We encourage
you to contact Bizunesh Kebede on bizunesh.kebede@health.wa.gov.au
or 0410 648 085.
Help
in submitting your application: If you experience
technical difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
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).
Sponsorship is not
available for this position
Working With
Children’s 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.au
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.
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.
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.
About
CAHS
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 comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s
Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
With over
7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward
Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than
160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan
area.
For further
information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please
click here and
for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please
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
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.
Support for your
interview process
CAHS is
committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access
needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments
to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your
inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS
Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
You can reach
the team via CAHS.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated
confidentially.
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.
