VCID No. 886023

This is Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time and Casual appointments at various hours per fortnight.

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: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 

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.

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

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.
   
Position Profile: In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Manager/Clinical Nurse Specialist and the Clinical Nurse, 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. The Registered Nurse acts as a role model and undertakes 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.
• Option 4 - casual pool.

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 5,500 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 Briony Lyall on 08 6456 3070.

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:

• State preferred employment option 1, 2, 3 & 4.
• State preferred FTE (Minimum 0.4 FTE).
• Statement addressing the selection criteria 2,3 & 4 only in no more than 2-3 pages.
• Current resume.
• Contact details of two 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.

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.