Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist Salary : ANF SRN Level 3 $137,294 pro rata Location : Perth Children's Hospital, QEII Campus, Nedlands Unit / Division : Child and Adolescent Health Service > Operations - General - PCH and Neonatology Work Type : Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No : Pool Ref Closing Date : 4 : 00 PM Attachments : Contribute to the continued advancement of safety and quality across our services at Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology. We currently have 1 fixed term part-time ( FTE) appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency. CRVCID Position Profile and Role : We are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist - Policy to join Perth Children's HospitalandNeonatology’sSafety Quality and Performance team. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your understanding of the integrated systems which underpin our operations and support effective clinical governance. Join us in advancing the maturity of safety and quality and driving excellence in patient care Reporting to the Director Safety, Quality & Performance, you will provide clinical leadership and expert nursing support to address complex safety and quality issues and influence paediatric nursing practice and policy across Perth Children’s Hospital and Neonatology. You will coordinate and lead the development, review and implementation of clinical practice policies, ensuring alignment with governance and accreditation requirements, and support the delivery of high-quality, safe care for children and neonates. Key responsibilities Leading and / or coordinating the development of paediatric clinical practice policies, monitoring compliance with relevant standards, legislation and regulatory requirements Promoting and facilitating a multidisciplinary approach to decision-making, applying innovative solutions to complex clinical policy issues within and beyond the hospital setting. Ensuring that clinical practice policy changes are disseminated, and that associated electronic resources are maintained. Championing and supporting teams to deliver safe, high-quality health care with a focus on continual improvement, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. If you have proven experience in coordinating governance, safety, and quality improvement activities within a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply. About our Directorate The PCHN Safety, Quality and Performance team plays a vital role in ensuring safe, high-quality care for children and families. We lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of systems that support excellence in care delivery. By championing clinical governance, we provide oversight for quality improvement initiatives, clinical incident management, and policy development. Working closely with divisional teams and CAHS Safety, Quality and Performance, we strengthen governance frameworks and ensure compliance with national standards. This role presents an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively with a dynamic team and contribute to the development of integrated systems that enhance patient safety and promote quality outcomes. How to Apply We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following : A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages. A current resume which summarizes your experience and how you can meet the position requirements. Please provide the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct line manager / supervisor. (We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees). Eligibility Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Those with a relevant working visa can apply for a fixed term position. 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 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. This is a recruitment pool for Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency. 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 four service areas : Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). With over 6500 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr