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**Staff Development Nurse**
- Salary:

RN Level 2 $109,599 - $115,682 p.a. pro rata
Location:

Rockingham
Unit/Division:

Peel And Rockingham Kwinana Health Service > Emergency Department
Work Type:

Fixed Term - Part Time
Position No:

00007817
Closing Date:

2026-06-08 4:00 PM

**CRVCID 730769**

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 (SMHS) is the perfect place to start!

Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia and comprises two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. As the flagship hospital, Rockingham General is focused on providing high quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care and allied health services.

**The Emergency Department at Rockingham General Hospital is looking for a**
**Staff Development Nurse to cover a parental leave opportunity.**

**This is a part-time position at 48 hours per fortnight (0.63 FTE). The 12-month fixed-term contract commences 22 June 2026, with the possibility of extension(s).**

**No sponsorship will be provided for this role.**

The Staff Development Nurse is responsible for education and training in relation to clinical practices and as part of the multidisciplinary team plans, implements and evaluates orientation, education and training at the ward or unit level.



You will facilitate and promote patient safety and quality of care and works collaboratively to ensure service is delivered in accordance with health service policy and standards. This role practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.

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 here.

Our 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.
- A copy of your current CV
- Evidence of your AHPRA registration.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria 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
- Adaptable working arrangements




- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other skilled and location-based allowances
- For further information click here.

**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.Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be sel

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