Venueswest | Clinical Nurse Specialist

Location: Various Locations within the WA Country Regions
Unit/Division: Central Office
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual
This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent, Fixed Term, and Casual appointments at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
FTE varies across each region.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Position Profile:
WACHS is excited to be expanding its child development services and are seeking Clinical Nurse Specialists with experience in either paediatric, developmental paediatric and/or community health nursing.
The position will work with Paediatricians, allied health, families, and key stakeholders to support clinical care across the outpatient and community setting for children with neurodevelopmental needs.
This is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact in a high demand field while working with regional families in need of these services.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will act as a role model and consultant to nurses and other health service providers providing knowledge, clinical expertise, and best practice nursing for children with neurodevelopmental needs and their families.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Other 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.

Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

About the Pool:
Joining the Clinical Nurse Specialist pool means submitting one application to be considered for multiple positions across WA Country Health Service (WACHS).
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.

Applications will be assessed monthly with submission deadlines for each round being 4:00pm on 9 December 2024, 13 January 2025 and 28 February 2025.
If you are successfully appointed to the pool, you will be considered for all suitable vacancies in the 7 WACHS regions (Kimberley, Pilbara, Midwest, Wheatbelt, Southwest, Great Southern and Goldfields) for the duration of the pool without having to re-apply for each individual position.
Please nominate which regions you are available to work in.
Please note that FTE varies across each region and this will be discussed once suitability for the pool has been determined.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2025.
Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area.
The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia.
Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
Flexible working arrangements.
Flexible leave arrangements.
Other professional and location-based allowances.
As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds.
Please see attached flyer for further details.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered.
We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Lesley Pereira on 08 6553 0981.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Applicants are requested to apply online ( ).

Applicants are advised to:
Write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position.
Provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
A statement addressing the essential and desirable selection criteria outlined below: Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
Demonstrated significant clinical knowledge, experience, and leadership in paediatric or child health nursing.
Advanced interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills, including the ability to work in cross-cultural settings.
Demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Well-developed computing, conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills inclusive of application of best practice and research.
Demonstrated experience and knowledge in clinical risk management, clinical practice improvement and quality improvement principles.
Eligible for/or in possession of a C or C-A class Drivers license.
Possession of or progression towards relevant post-graduate qualification in paediatric or child health nursing.
Experience and knowledge of current health issues and rural health issues.
Current knowledge and commitment to Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health in all aspects of employment and service delivery.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

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