Clinical Nurse - General Paediatric and Complex Respiratory Ward

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child and Adolescent Health Service invites applications for Senior Registered Nurse and Clinical Nurse vacancies on Ward 2A at Perth Children's Hospital. These are permanent roles available as full-time or part-time contracts up to 1.6 FTE, with scope for fixed-term extensions and permanency within CAHS.

You will provide evidence-based nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team, lead and mentor junior staff, and support professional practice within CAHS values of compassion,

Qualifications

• Current nursing registration with a relevant authority.
• Senior RN/Clinical Nurse experience in paediatric or hospital settings preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to paediatric patients.
• Lead, support and train junior nursing staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Skills

Senior Registered Nurse

Clinical Nurse

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

CARING FOR KIDS, SUPPORTING FAMILIES, CHANGING LIVES CRVCID 749805. This is for various Permanent Full Time/Part Time contracts up to 1.6 FTE, with the possibility of fixed term, extensions and/or permanency. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for other vacancies within the team (within the next 12 months). Position Profile: General Paediatric and Complex Respiratory is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Senior Registered Nurses or Clinical Nurses to fill vacancies for Clinical Nurse roles that are currently available on Ward 2A, here at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Nurse provides clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence-based nursing care is delivered to patients. They also act as a role model providing leadership support, training and guidance to junior staff, facilitate team building and change management activities, while upholding the CAHS core values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. About Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH): PCH is Western Australia's specialist paediatric hospital and trauma centre, with 298 beds. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre , PCH offers primary care for severe medical cases and secondary services such as inpatient, outpatient, and day-stay care. Our purpose-built facility incorporates the latest evidence-based design principles to deliver optimal care to the community. Explore our services on the PCH About Us page for more information.

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia. Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. 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. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within CAHS and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS

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 comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area. 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, contact the person named in this advert.

Supporting diversity and inclusion

If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, including alternate methods of communication, or for any confidential enquiries please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on [phone] or via email: [e-mail].

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