Clinical Nurse

Position Clinical Nurse - Sarich Salary : ANF RN2 $109,599 - $115,682 pro rata Location : Mandurah Unit / Division : Peel Health Campus > Acute Care Services - Sarich Work Type : Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No : Closing Date : 4 : 00 PM Attachments : This is a vacancy for permanent full time / part time appointment / s. We currently have FTE available. This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan. Description As part of a multidisciplinary team provides clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence-based nursing care is delivered to patients. Facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care. The Clinical Nurse practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart. The purpose-built, 12 bed Sarich Paediatric and Women’s General Medicine Ward cares for : children aged 14 days to 16 years with medical or surgical needs adult female medical patients paediatric ambulatory care patients, including referrals from Perth Children’s Hospital and Community Health. Its staff work closely with Perth Children’s Hospital and local health services to ensure children in the Peel region receive the care they need, close to home. These nursing roles provide the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family / carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. Application Your application should include : A copy of your current CV A statement addressing Essential Criteria 1, 2, 3 and 4 only in no more than 2-3 pages The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements) : Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave / assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances For further information. Eligibility Are you eligible? 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). WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 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. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr