Clinical Nurse Specialist

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to deliver outpatient nursing support for rare and undiagnosed diseases, coordinating care across hospital, community and cross-sector teams. The role focuses on improving patient outcomes for children and their families through intake meetings, data collection and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The appointment is fixed-term (full-time and part-time options) up to a total of 3.1 FTE until 30 June 2027, with

Qualifications

• Demonstrated significant knowledge, experience and leadership in area of speciality.
• Knowledge of research principles to support evidence-based practice.
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist outpatient nursing support in RUD and coordinate care.
• Support staff in hospital and community settings and contribute to data collection.

Skills

Leadership in area of speciality

Interpersonal communication

Evidence-based practice

Job description

CRVCID. 755598 This is a Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointment(s), of up to a total of 3.1 FTE until 30/06/2027, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile

Rare Care provides an outpatient state-wide service supporting children and their families with rare and undiagnosed disease (RUD) through three programs. The Clinical Nurse Specialist provides a consultation service within their area of expertise working collaboratively to improve quality of patient care and promote desired outcomes for children and their families with RUD. This position provides specialist nursing support in the outpatient setting, as well as supporting staff in the hospital and community setting, conducting intake meetings, coordinating care and contributing to data collection. Outpatient clinics are run at community locations in Mt Lawley and Cockburn.

Cross-sector model of care: care coordination program that employs professionals from each of the various sectors working together as one team including hospital, primary care, mental health, education, disability, welfare and social services to fill the gaps experience by children and their families with RUD.

Nurse Navigator Program: telehealth nurse only care coordination and navigation program for children and their families with RUD that do not require full cross-sector coordination.

RUD Professional Support Line: real-time case-based support to clinicians across WA linking them to RUD specialists for guidance on assessment, referral and care planning.

Please note: current reporting lines of this position are subject to change. Please specify in your application if you are interested in a specific program, noting portfolios will be allocated based on clinical need and the specific skills/knowledge of applicants.

Requirements

• A statement addressing the following selection criteria ONLY in no more than 2-3 pages;
  • Demonstrated significant knowledge, experience and leadership in area of speciality.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of research principles to support evidence-based practice.
  • Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communication (written/oral) skills.
• A statement addressing the following suitability criteria ;
  • Experience working with people with rare and undiagnosed disease, or significant medical complexity
  • Experience in coordinating care
  • A current resume which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements.
  • The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference (we will contact you and seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees).

Suitability Criteria

Suitability recognises that there is a range of factors - along with having the skills, knowledge and abilities - that constitute merit. These factors included a person's eligibility, ability to demonstrate the right behaviours, ethical alignment and cultural fit. In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form, these requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role.

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.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Anna Thetford on 0401 243 353.

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

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.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please clickhereand for further information regarding CAHS' services, please clickhere

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 ofCompassion,Collaboration,Equity,Respect,ExcellenceandAccountability.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.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

You can reach the team via [e-mail] or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

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.