Please note, the closing date to submit applications has been extended.
This recruitment is for Permanent Full Time and Permanent Part Time positions (minimum 0.4 FTE available).
VCID No. 943790
Position Profile: We are seeking suitably experienced and passionate Registered Nurses to join us at Perth Children's Hospital.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of a high standard of nursing care on a shift by shift basis to patients and their families using the Scope of Nursing Practice Decision Making Framework.You will act as a role model and undertake a teaching role in nursing practice for more junior staff.
As a registered nurse in our permanent relief pool, you will have the chance to work in various wards providing a dynamic and diverse experience. In addition, you will have the flexibility of:
- Option 1: rotating roster working across all shifts including day, afternoon, and night.
- Option 2: 12hr shift roster working across all shifts including day and night.
- Option 3: fixed shifts Monday to Friday providing a set roster ensuring that you have a work schedule that suits your lifestyle.
Requirements: Minimum 12 months paediatric experience
At Perth Children’s Hospital, we believe in investing in our nurse’s professional development. That is why we offer a range of education opportunities for staff with previous paediatric experience wishing to return to the paediatric setting. To ensure that you have the knowledge and skills needed to provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients and their families across multiple areas we will facilitate successful applicants with a re-introduction to Infant, Paediatric and Adolescent Nursing program. With a permanent contract and fixed hours, you will have the peace of mind of a stable income, paid annual, personal, and long service leave. Join our team today and become a valued member of our healthcare community.
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.
Eligibility: 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).
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
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Briony Kilgallon, A/Nurse Manager Staffing on 08 6456 8203.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online via the “Apply” button above.
Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:
- State your preferred FTE (minimum 0.4 FTE).
- State your preferred employment option:
- Option 1: rotating roster working across all shifts including day, afternoon, and night.
- Option 2: 12hr shift roster working across all shifts including day and night.
- Option 3: fixed shifts Monday to Friday providing a set roster ensuring that you have a work schedule that suits your lifestyle.
- A statement addressing selection criteria 2, 3 & 4 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 a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
