This is a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time appointment. Job share arrangements may be considered. There is 1 FTE (full time equivalent) available.

Position Profile: We are looking to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to the role of Staff Development Nurse (SDN) in the Ambulatory Care Service at Perth Children’s Hospital. In collaboration with the Clinical Nurse Manager, the Staff Development Nurse is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the knowledge and skills of nursing staff in the Ambulatory Care Service, the planning and implementation of specific education and training programs and the provision of support for new staff, including orientation and preceptorship. The Ambulatory Care Service encompasses a range of programs and services, including the Day Treatment Unit, Connect Care, Haemodialysis Unit, Hospital in the Home, and Remote Monitoring. This position requires a current valid drivers’ license.

About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more information about our services click here.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ). For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Rebecca Smith, Nurse Educator on 08 6456 9604.

Our Values guide our work in every action,



and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS 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. 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. 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. Working with Children check: This position is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au 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 options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

CAHS Values

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. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.

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. You can reach the team via [email protected] or by calling 08 6456 0321. All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

- a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
- a statement addressing the following suitability criterion : possession of a current valid drivers’ license.
- a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.
- A current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two skilled referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor and/or line manager.

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📌 Staff Development Nurse – Ambulatory Care (Western Australia)
🏢 Child and Adolescent Health Service
📍 Western Australia