LOOKING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN KIDS LIVES?
VCID No. 827011
Position Profile and Role:
At Perth Children’s Hospital, we’re about creating exceptional experiences for both our patients and our employees. Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to serve all children and young people across WA so they can achieve their best health and wellbeing, now and into the future.
Our Specialised Medical Ward (Cardiology/Cardiothoracic, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Nephrology, & Rehabilitation) is seeking suitably experienced Registered Nurses to join the dedicated team at Perth Children’s Hospital. Under the direction of the relevant Senior Nursing Staff, in this role, you will provide comprehensive evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, while consistently upholding and functioning within the core values of the organisation and nursing values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.
Transferable skills in Cardiology/Cardiothoracic, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Nephrology, & Rehabilitation from an adult environment will be highly regarded. Comprehensive training and support to transition will be provided.
International applicants with suitable qualifications and wishing to relocate are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance is available. The roles are equivalent to Registered Nurse (UK Equivalent Band 5) positions.
You will enjoy working in new facilities that are sustainably designed, filled with colour, natural light, open space and equipped with:
- A collaborative MDT environment focused on education and training; and
- Modern technology to support optimal patient care and outcomes.
How to apply:
To apply please click on the "Apply For Job" button at the bottome of the page.
Your application should contain the following::
- Complete the online application including the following online questions in no more than 500 words per question. It is recommended that you prepare your answers in advance ready to upload into your online application:
- Please provide an example demonstrating your clinical knowledge and experience in the practice setting/specialty;
- Describe how you would utilise your communication and interpersonal skills to resolve a conflict situation with a patient/carer.
- Please provide an example of how you demonstrate the CAHS values of Respect and Collaboration in your current clinical practice
- Attach a copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience;
- Provide evidence of your AHPRA registration; and
- Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which should be a current supervisor.
About Directorate:
Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) is Western Australia’s specialist paediatric hospital and trauma centre, providing medical care to children and adolescents 15 years of age or under. We provide treatment for the most serious medical cases, as well as secondary services including inpatient, outpatient and day-stay care.
Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre (QEIIMC) campus in Nedlands, PCH has:
- 298 beds
- the capacity for up to 12 multi-use operating theatres, including an intraoperative MRI and two interventional theatres
- 75% single rooms
- green spaces, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities
- retail and food outlets
- helicopter landing pad for QEIIMC campus.
The hospital was purpose built, incorporating the latest evidence-based design principles, enabling us to provide and deliver the best possible care and services to the Western Australian community.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
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 four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
With over 6500 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.
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.
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.
To find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here
Employee Benefits
CAHS offers a number of employee benefits including:
- Salary packaging including car leasing, superannuation, laptop computers, general living expenses, mortgage and several other options.
- Flexible leave and working arrangements and benefits
- Professional development opportunities and study leave
- Values based work culture
- Staff wellbeing focus
Relocation incentives
You may be eligible to claim an incentive if you are appointed to a permanent or fixed term contract of 12 months or longer with WA Health. More information can be found here.
Information
We encourage you to contact Joey Kessler, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner on phone +61 8 6456 8568
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.
- 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 31/05/2024.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please email the Strategic Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Team via email: cahs.talentacquisition@health.wa.gov.au
