AddressVCID No. 844069
This is an open-ended recruitment pool for suitably qualified Clinical Nurse applicants. 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 October 2025.
Position Profile and Role:
We are looking for enthusiastic and compassionate Clinical Nurses to provide high quality care to infants, children and young people in the community in a variety of areas. Exciting opportunities are available in CAHS – Community Health Services in the following areas:
- School Health: includes primary schools, high schools, Education Support units and enuresis support.
- Child Health:providing services to families and children including newborn home visits, developmental checks from birth to 3 years, and breastfeeding support
- Immunisation:delivery of the immunisation schedule from birth to 4 years or with a school-based immunisation team.
- Aboriginal Health Team:work with a multidisciplinary team providing primary health to Aboriginal children and their families
- Refugee Health Team: working with children and their families who are from a refugee background.
Opportunities are available in three regions – North, South and Central. You will be asked to nominate your preferred region to work.
About Community Health:
Community Health provides health and developmental assessments, early intervention and health promotion services for children and young people.
These services are provided in the community across the Perth metropolitan area at Community Health centres, in schools, home visits and through telehealth appointments. Services focus on child health, growth and development, behaviour, immunisation and supporting families.
For more information:
How to apply:
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should include the following:
- Provide evidence of your eligibility for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
- Evidence of current and valid driver’s license.
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
- The names and email contact details of two professional referees, one of which should be a current supervisor.
- Answer the following questions in no more than 500 words per question. Consider how the questions relate to the Essential Criteria listed on the Job Description Form. Answers are best prepared in advance ready to upload as part of the application process.
- Give an example that demonstrates your clinical knowledge and experience in the practice setting/specialty within the past two (2) years. (Related to Essential criteria 2 & 4)
- Give an example of how you include the CAHS values of Respect and Collaboration in your current clinical practice. (Related to Essential Criteria 5)
- Describe how you would use your communication and interpersonal skills to resolve a conflict situation with a client or carer? (Related to Essential Criteria 6)
Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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 October 2025.
About us:
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 committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our CAHS 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.
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.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please email the Strategic Talent Acquisition and Recruitment Team via email:
