AddressVCID No. 891784
This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.
Part Time or Job Share preferences will also be considered.
Position Profile: We are seeking a skilled and experienced nurse to provide clinical support to the Rheumatology Service based at PCH. The CN is a key part of the multidisciplinary team and will contribute to delivering outcomes consistent with the service and organisations values.
The successful applicant will deliver care and support to patients and their families in outpatient clinics, via telephone and virtual consultations and in inpatient settings. They will have highly developed paediatric nursing skills and expertise to ensure appropriate evidence based holistic nursing care is delivered to all patients.
Other responsibilities and duties include the following:
- Act as an advocate for patients and families and collaborates with them and other members of the health care team to achieve health goals.
- Demonstrate competence in the planning and delivery of complex care to patients and their families.
- Co-ordinates the daily activities of the unit/ward.
- Completes nursing documentation as per the health service/hospital standards and policies.
- Participates effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team and fosters continual development of the team to provide expert services.
- Supervise and acts as a resource for staff in the assessment of patients, development of care plans, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
- Facilitate the development of staff in clinical competencies, organisational skills and participating in their performance review.
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: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Deborah Tunbridge 08 6456 4***.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 4 pages.
- a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
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: ***************@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.
