South Metropolitan Health Service , every employee contributes to delivering safe, high-quality care to our community. Guided by our vision of Excellent health care, every time , we place research, innovation and continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do. We are building a culture of shared learning and leadership that reflects our commitment to being Collectively One, Locally Led . Through tailored development programs, leadership opportunities and contemporary ways of working, our people are empowered to grow, thrive and make a meaningful difference across every site and portfolio.

Position Profile and Role

We are currently seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. This recruitment process offers a Permanent or Fixed Term for Full, Part-time or Casual contract(s) with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. We currently have 0.60 FTE available. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Fiona Chisholm or Denise Smith, Clinical Nurse Specialists at 08 9292 5030.

About us

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.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is an 863-bed tertiary and quaternary hospital providing a broad range of specialised healthcare services. These include the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated mental health facilities, maternity, paediatric and neonatal care, as well as the State Adult Burns Service.



FSH also delivers highly specialised treatments such as heart and lung transplantation and hyperbaric medicine. Adjacent to the hospital, the FSH Medihotel operates within the Aegis Health Building and provides an innovative extension of FSH healthcare services, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Application and assessment support

If you have any access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and assessment process, please contact Fiona Chisholm or Denise Smith, Clinical Nurse Specialists, at 08 9292 5030. If you are an Aboriginal person who would like assistance with your application, please contact Jobs and Skills WA on 13 64 64.

Suitability Criteria

Suitability recognises that merit is determined not only by skills, knowledge and experience, but also by a broader set of factors. These include an applicant's eligibility for appointment, demonstrated behaviours, alignment with organisational values and ethical standards, and their ability to contribute positively to our workplace culture . In addition to the Essential Criteria and Desirable Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF), the below requirements will also be considered to determine your suitability for the role:

Job Requirements

- Provide emergency response, patient retrieval and ambulance services.




- Conduct clinical assessments and deliver treatment, working autonomously when required.
- Safely manage patient handling, retrieval and evacuation.

Personal Attributes

- Comfortable working in a remote environment and participating in on‐call requirements.
- Demonstrates resilience and the ability to work effectively in challenging or high‐pressure situations.

Organisational Requirements

- Provide clinical leadership to support protected and continuous service delivery.
- Build positive relationships with the local community and key stakeholders.
- Liaise and work collaboratively with emergency services.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

- Career development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
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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. 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

📌 Clinical Nurse Specialist (Newcastle)
🏢 South Metropolitan Health Service
📍 Newcastle