Position Profile: We are seeking an experienced nurse to join our team at Perth Children's Hospital as a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Pre and Post Anaesthesia Nursing Service.In partnership with the Ward 3C Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) and other clinical staff, the specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care within their speciality, supporting the surgical Nurse Co-Director and Ward 3C CNM by supervising the delivery of quality patient care, through developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice, education of staff and initiating research and quality improvement activities. The CNS works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and promote desired outcomes in the patient population, which includes patients with complex needs, within the inpatient and ambulatory care setting. As a senior nurse, the CNS has professional accountability to the Executive Director of Nursing and provides mentorship and role modelling for nurses and contributes to the advancement of the profession, in keeping with the vision and values for Perth Children’s Hospital.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 .Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Emily Hatton, A/Coordinator of Nursing - Surgical Directorate on 08 6456 4054.How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online ( ).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.
- a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.