Staff Development Nurse

Staff Development Nurse – Outpatient Department – Child and Adolescent Health Service Vacancy Reference: CRVCID . This is a permanent Full-Time Appointment. Position Profile We are seeking a suitably experienced Nurse to join the Surgical Directorate Clinical Education Team for the role of Staff Development Nurse – Outpatient Department. In collaboration with the Nurse Educator, Surgery and the departmental Clinical Nurse Manager, the Staff Development Nurse is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the knowledge and skills of nursing staff in the designated Ward/Unit, the planning and implementation of specific education and training programmes and the provision of support for new staff, including orientation and preceptorship. About the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) The CAHS is the leading provider of paediatric healthcare in Western Australia and 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 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics throughout the metropolitan area. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services, please click here. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Janaye Lucioli A/ Nurse Educator on . 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. Eligibility to Apply To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). 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. Applicants may also be required to undertake a Working with Children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at For assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: Both the initial and subsequent selections for this vacancy may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the health service. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy, the next most suitable applicant may also be selected for a period of twelve (12) months from the recruitment decision endorsement. Job Share arrangements may be considered. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours. Application Instructions Applicants are requested to apply online ( Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Requirements Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following: A statement addressing the selection criteria with a cover letter no more than 5 pages. A current resume summarising your experience and how you are able to 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). 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. 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 the 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, please contact the person named in this advert. Submission will be 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr