CRVCID No.
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This is for three Fixed Term Part Time
appointments for 64 hours per fortnight (0.8 FTE), with the
possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Aboriginality is a
genuine occupational requirement of this position under Section 50D
of the WA Equal Opportunity Act.
An exciting
opportunity exists for Aboriginal Enrolled Nurses to participate in
an Early Practitioner Program, where they will receive specialised
training and education that supports the development of their
knowledge and skills in acute paediatric and neonatology settings.
This program is open to Enrolled Nurses with up to 3 years nursing
experience, including newly qualified nurses.
The 12-month
program offers 2 six month working placements across Neonatology
and the Perth Children's Hospital Emergency Department.
Positions
will be offered at a minimum of 6 shifts per fortnight, up to 8
shifts.
Participants will be provided comprehensive orientation,
education and support throughout the program.
Position Profile: We
are seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to join
our team as an Enrolled Nurse.
In this
position you will be responsible for the delivery of competent,
compassionate, safe and evidenced based nursing care on a shift by
shift basis to patients and their families using the Scope of
Nursing Practice Decision Making Framework.
Key responsibilities
include:
Evaluate
nursing care and report changes in patient condition and/or
family situation or nursing care planning to the Registered
Nurse.
Identify
and recognise common patient problems and when the problem is
beyond the scope of practice, access appropriate
resources.
Identify
and communicate rapidly changing situations to the Registered
Nurse
Contribute to nursing
team functioning and participate within the team.
Support
and liaise with patients, carers, colleagues, medical, nursing,
allied health, support staff, external agencies and the private
sector to assist with the provision of coordinated
multidisciplinary care.
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 is made up four service
areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental
Health Services (CAMHS),



and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH).
Consisting of 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 across the metropolitan
area.
For further
information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services
please click
here.
Eligibility to Apply: To
be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian
work rights.
This includes visa holders.
Permanent appointments may
be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency,
or visas that enable ongoing employment in
Australia.
Pursuant
of Section 50(d) of the Equal Prospect Act ****,
the occupant of this position must be of Aboriginal
descent.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job
Description Form.
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact
Jodee Eaves, Coordinator of Nursing on 08
*********.
How to Apply: Applicants are
requested to apply online via the "Apply" button above.
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 essential selection
criteria in no more than 2 pages.
A current resume
which summarises 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 a reference.
Referees should include at least one
individual who has been or is your direct Line
Manager/Supervisor.
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.
Please note,
applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to
apply online.
This email address will be used for communication
with applicants.
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.
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 selected from this process.
Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment
decision.
Help in submitting your
application: If you experience technical
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on ******** for immediate assistance during business
hours.
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 our 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.
Support
for your interview process
CAHS is
committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access
needs of all applicants.
If you require any reasonable adjustments
to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your
inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS
Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.
Lodgement is 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.

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