This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term and Casual appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
Please note: A decision has been made to extend the closing date to sumbit applications to Friday 29 September 2023.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 29/09/2024.
We currently have a variety of permanent and fixed term vacancies available for filling. Local, interstate and international applicants are encouraged to apply.
Area Profile
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery, and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.
Some of our Acute Services currently recruiting are as follows. You will be asked to identify from these as your preferred area on application;
Ward C14 - General Medical, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Immunology and Rheumatology – A brand new state of the art ward, redeveloped with 25 beds and 4 isolation rooms.
Ward G72 - Medical Assessment Unit – High turnover acute medical – Looking after GI bleeds and acute medical presentations awaiting further investigations.
Ward G74 – Acute Medical – Longer stay, our ICU step down looking after general medicine, complex organic behavioural management and eat disorder
Woods Ward – Located at Hollywood Private Hospital – Looking after patients transitioning from acute medical to sub-acute medical
About this role
This position, under the direction of the relevant Senior Registered Nurse(s), practises as a Registered Nurse in keeping with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board Registration Standards and Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart; provides comprehensive evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team; upholds and functions within the core values of the organisation and nursing values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity.
This role reports to the Nurse Manager.
What we are looking for
Highly capable and values-driven nurses to join our dynamic, multidisciplinary Acute Services Departments at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. 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 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
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Generous salary packaging
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Discounted public transport
- A smoke free environment
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid study leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Continuous learning
- Professional and location-based allowances
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact the Acute Services Nurse Manager by email at NMHS.AcuteServicesRecruitmentNM@health.wa.gov.au or on 6457 3279.
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Are you ready to apply?
Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button. No need to write a cover letter, just be prepared to answer the following application questions, we suggest preparing your answers to these questions before beginning your application:
- Please provide an example which demonstrates your clinical knowledge and experience in or related to the practice setting/specialty within the past 2 years (up to 500 words);
- Please provide an example of how you can demonstrate the NMHS values of Respect and Teamwork in your current clinical practice (up to 500 words).
During the application you will have an opportunity to specify your preferred specialty area and hours of work.
We ask that you also attach the following:
- A comprehensive CV clearly listing your professional achievements with the names and contact details of two (2) professional referees (one of your referees should be your current supervisor or manager).
- Evidence of your current AHPRA status
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the vacancies in line with your chosen speciality, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the acute health services.
Your CV 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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
