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Join
the Perth Children’s Trials Centre Team
Make a
meaningful difference in the lives of children and families through
world-class clinical research
This is a Fixed Term Full
Time appointment (1.0 FTE), with the possibility of
extension(s).
Part Time may be
considered for the right applicant.
About
the role:
The Perth
Children’s Trials Centre is growing, and we are seeking a
passionate, motivated Nurse Researcher to join
our expanding team.
This is a
unique opportunity to contribute to a leading paediatric
clinical trials service, supporting innovative research across
a wide range of specialties including rare diseases,
endocrinology, gastroenterology, general paediatrics, and
more.
In this
role, you will work closely with the Clinical Nurse Manager
and Clinical Nurse to deliver a high standard of nursing
care within a research setting, guided by the Scope of
Nursing Practice Decision Making Framework. As a Nurse
Researcher, you will contribute to the planning and conduct
of clinical research under appropriate supervision,
ensuring that all studies are ethically conducted and
scientifically robust. You will play an important role in
translating research into practice, supporting the
generation of evidence that informs and improves clinical
care within the department, while maintaining a strong
focus on patient safety, quality, and best practice.
What You'll Do:
-
Drive impactful
research
- Contribute
to clinical trials that improve the health and
wellbeing of children and young people
-
Collaborate with
experts
- Work closely
with multidisciplinary teams including clinicians,
researchers, and industry partners
-
Advance
innovative treatments
- Support the
development and delivery of cutting-edge therapies
with life-changing potential
-
Grow your
career
- Access
ongoing professional development, mentorship, and
clear career progression pathways
-
Be part of a
supportive culture
- Join a
collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking
research environment
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 on Kelly
Faulkner, Clinical Nurse Manager directly on 08 6456
8951.
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 selection criteria 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 (we will contact
you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed
referees).
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.
It is
anticipated that interviews for this position will be held the week
beginning .
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.
