AddressThanks to the generous support of Telethon7 & the Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, we are delighted to expand our exciting new NeuroKids Service into the South West region. NeuroKids is a dedicated community neurological nursing and health care navigation service for WA kids living with any type of neurological condition or symptom, with special focus on 10-17 years olds.
The Neurological Council is committed to reducing the impact and burden of neurological disorders and disability, and optimising the health, wellbeing and lives of our amazing young people and their impassioned carers & families.
About the role
Our team of NeuroKids Community Neurological Nurses (CNNs) provide specialist neuro-nursing consultancy services and health and disability system navigation via telehealth, home visits and regional outreach, working in partnership with parents, caregivers, hospital, health, disability, education and allied care professionals.
We offer rewarding work in a unique community health environment. Formal and on-the job neuro-nursing training covering brain and nervous system disorders, and condition and symptom management provided.
NeuroKids nurses also enjoy:
- Genuine healthy work-life balance and excellent working conditions within core hours 8.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday
- Hybrid working including mobile office and work from home.
- Attractive remuneration package up to $90K plus 11% super, additional leave and generous salary packaging up to $18,550 to increase your take home pay.
- Access to a dedicated new vehicle, including option of private use through FBT salary packaging.
- Professional autonomy with the support of a helpful and experienced team, and ongoing mentoring and professional development.
To be considered for the role, you will need:
- Current AHPRA registration with clinical competency in nursing practice.
- At least 3 years paediatric nursing experience, with experience in neurological conditions highly regarded.
- Skills in providing information, education, assessment, support and advocacy for patients, carers and families impacted by health conditions.
- Confidence liaising with health professionals and service providers.
- Exceptional professionalism and time management focussed on maximising client outcomes.
- Proficiency in using technology and online client management systems
- Relevant WA Health immunisations and worker screening checks
- Current WA drivers' licence and ability to safely travel within the metro area to provide community nursing services.
About us:
The Neurological Council of Western Australia is a well-regarded not-for-profit health peak and service provider based at The Niche, QEIIMC, Nedlands with regional NeuroCare offices in the South-West, Mid-West and Great Southern and mobile RNs covering the Wheatbelt and Peel Regions, plus regional and remote outreach.
The NeuroKids CNN SW position will initially be offered as a 12-month fixed term contract with two-year option to renew in line with funding arrangements.
Please apply now through Seek by submitting your current resume and a comprehensive cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. For further information, email *********@ncwa.com.au.
We're great to work for so we look forward to hearing from you!
Applicants will be reviewed as received so we encourage early submissions.
