Clinical Nurse - Oncology/Haematology

• Drive quality of care in this exciting leadership opportunity opportunity

VCID No. 884890

This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.

About our Team

Based at Perth Children’s Hospital, the Department of Paediatric and Adolescent Oncology and Haematology provide a state-wide service for children and young people (aged 0-16) with cancer, malignant blood disorders, non-malignant blood disorders, and their families.

Comprised of a large multi-disciplinary team, we provide inpatient, same day and outpatient care for. the diagnosis and management of cancer and blood disorders.

We work in close collaboration with other hospitals and participate in clinical trials across national and international networks to facilitate better patient outcomes.

Position Profile

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse to join our dedicated team and provide clinical and professional expertise and operational leadership and support to nursing staff, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care to our young patients.

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, you will facilitate and promote patient safety and quality of care through provision of professional development and mentoring to nursing staff, assisting with upskilling, and competency assessment.

As a valued clinical resource, you will apply your sound knowledge and experience in Oncology and Haematology, and support nursing, medical and allied health teams to problem solve, trouble shoot and direct staff to resources as part of care for critically unwell patients and their families.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing evidence-based nursing care and individual case management, including assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
• Ensuring patient safety and quality of care through planning, coordinating, performing, facilitating, and evaluating the delivery of patient care.
• Monitoring, reviewing, and reporting upon the standard of nursing practice, ensuring adherence to clinical pathways, policies, procedures, and risk management approaches.
• Participating in ward rounds/case conferences and educate patients/carers in post-discharge management.
• Completing clinical documentation and undertake administrative/management tasks as required.
• Participating in departmental and other meetings to meet organisational and service objectives.
• Providing clinical supervision of nurses/midwives at Level 1 and/or Enrolled Nurses/Assistants in Nursing under your supervision.

Qualifications:

Applicants with relevant experience in adult care will be provided the opportunity for clinical support and education to enable a smooth transition into the paediatric practice environment.

Candidates must be eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

Join Our Supportive Team:

If you're ready to make a difference in paediatric healthcare, apply now! Join us at Perth Children's Hospital and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care to our young patients and their families!

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.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here

How to apply

We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the position.
• A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum.
• A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
• Evidence of your eligibility for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• The name, email and contact details oftwo referees who can be contacted to provide a confidential report (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Kendal Fairless, on 08 6456 35***or ***************@health.wa.gov.au

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.

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:  ***************@health.wa.gov.au

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.

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.

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.