AddressThis is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
Job Description
The Peel and Rockingham Kwinana Health Service is establishing a recruitment pool for Enrolled Nurses to join their team.
These roles:
Provides evidence-based nursing care to selected patients in accordance with the nursing care plan and in liaison with the Registered Nurse / Midwife.
Undertakes shifts at the direction of senior staff and the Nursing Director including participation on the on-call/after-hours/weekend roster if required.
Assists the Registered Nurse / Midwife to complete and update individualised nursing care plans.
Documents changes detected in patients’ health status and informs appropriate nurse coordinator.
Complies with and demonstrates a positive commitment to Regulations, Acts and Policies relevant to nursing including the Code of Ethics for Nurses in Australia, the Code of Conduct for Nurses in Australia, the National Competency Standards for the Enrolled Nurse and the Poisons Act 1964.
Assesses the need for and undertakes patient and family education to provide appropriate information in relation to procedures and treatment.
Supports and liaises with patients, carers, colleagues, medical, nursing, allied health, support staff, external agencies and the private sector to assist with the provision of coordinated multidisciplinary care.
Completes clinical documentation as required/requested and undertakes other administrative tasks as required.
Participates in departmental and other meetings as required to meet organisational and service objectives when appropriate.
Participates in patient safety, quality and risk improvement activities when appropriate.
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.
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 30/05/2025.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Carolyn Gibson, NUM Medical Ward on 08 9599 4***.
Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia and comprises two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. As the flagship hospital, Rockingham General is focused on providing high quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care and allied health services.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should include:
- A copy of your current CV.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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 vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
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.
