Clinical Nurse - Ward 2B

Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00013036
Closing Date: 2024-05-20 4:00 PM
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-This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.We currently have multiple vacancies available to fill.VCID No. 894341Position Profile: We are seeking experienced and professional nurses to join our team in Ward 2B at Perth Children's Hospital.As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide your clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence based nursing care is delivered to patients. Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager, your key responsibilities will include:

• Provide comprehensive evidence based nursing care and individual case management to a specific group of patients including assessment, intervention and evaluation.
• Undertake clinical shifts at the direction of senior staff and the Nursing Director including participation on the on-call/after hours/weekend roster if required.
• Responsible and accountable for patient safety and quality of care through planning, coordinating, performing, facilitating, and evaluating the delivery of patient care relating to a particular group of patients, clients or staff in the practice setting.
• Monitor, review and report upon the standard of nursing and midwifery practice to ensure that colleagues are working within the scope of nursing and midwifery practice, following appropriate clinical pathways, policies, procedures and adopting a risk management approach in patient care delivery.
• Participate in ward rounds/case conferences as appropriate.
• Educate patients/carers in post discharge management and organise discharge summaries/referrals to other services, as appropriate.

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 Jessica Nichols, A/Clinical Nurse Manager on 08 6456 3128.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 copy of your current CV outlining your recent and relevant work experience.
• A cover letter (no more than 2 pages) highlighting your suitability for the position with demonstration of your significant knowledge, experience and leadership in the area of specialty.
• Provide names and email contact details of two professional referees, one of which is a current line manager.

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.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 1 December 2024.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: .Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.