Staff Development Nurse

Child and Adolescent Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading paediatric healthcare provider in Perth is seeking a Staff Development Nurse for a permanent part-time position. The role involves assessing nursing staff skills, planning training programs, and providing support for staff orientation. Ideal candidates should have strong communication and organizational skills. The position requires commitment to diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required for training and support.
• Experience with orientation and preceptorship would be beneficial.
• Ability to implement effective training programs.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing assessment of nursing staff knowledge and skills.
• Planning and implementing education and training programs.
• Provision of support including orientation and preceptorship.

Skills

Assessment of nursing staff skills

Planning education and training programs

Provision of support for nursing staff

Job description

Overview

Staff Development Nurse role at Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS). This is a Permanent Part Time appointment at 45.6 hours per fortnight. CRVCID 705216.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing assessment of the knowledge and skills of nursing staff at Perth Children’s Hospital.
• Planning and implementation of education and training programs.
• Provision of support for nursing staff, including orientation, preceptorship and core training requirements.

Organization

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, comprising four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). CAHS services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) and across more than 160 community clinics.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Further Job-Related Information

Contact Jodee Eaves on 08 6456 5190 for more information.

Eligibility and Other Conditions

• WA Health requires criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. A working with children check and a pre-employment health assessment may also be required where applicable.
• Applicants may be asked to provide referees who can comment on integrity and past ethical behavior. Adverse information will be considered as part of the appointment process.

WA Health is committed to eliminating discrimination and embracing diversity. Applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged. WA Health also encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply under the WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy.

Application Instructions

• Applications should be made online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. A current, valid email address is required for communication.
• Documents to attach: a statement addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF), a covering letter, a current resume, and the names and contact details of two referees (one of whom should be a current or recent line manager).

CAHS Values

CAHS values include Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. Questions during the process can be directed to the contact person named in the advert.

Important

• Lodgement is system generated. Submissions on or after 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
• LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.