Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay

Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: Pool Ref 00012624
Closing Date: 2024-05-20 4:00 PM
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-VCID No. 892933This 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.Position Profile: We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurses to join our team on Ward 3C - Short Stay Surgical located at Perth Children's Hospital.Paediatric experience is not essential with a supported transition to paediatric surgical nursing offered.Ward 3C is a diverse 60 bed surgical unit that comprises surgical admissions, same day surgery, Surgical Short Stay ward and the Pre and Post Anaesthesia Nursing Service (PPANS); with employees trained and rostered to work across each of these areas.Successful candidates will be responsible for the delivery of competent, high quality nursing care to allocated patients and their families. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the assessment of patients and the development, implementation and evaluation of a plan of care and liaise with multidisciplinary team to resolve patient problems, evaluate care and develop discharge plans.
• Accept responsibility for the coordination of daily ward activities as appropriate.
• Monitor and negotiate own and others workload within the available resources on a shift by shift basis to support effective and efficient delivery of a high standard of nursing care.
• Act as a role model and undertake a teaching role in nursing practice for more junior staff.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary decision making and contributes to the achievement of Unit/Ward objectives.

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 Antonia McKelvey, A/Clinical Nurse Manager - Ward 3C on 08 6456 3811.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 covering leter (no more than 2 pages) addressing selection criteria 2, 3 and 4 only.
• a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• the names and email contact details of two professional referees.

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 30 September 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.