About the Role

Lead and coordinate safe and effective, hospital-wide nursing staffing Respond proactively to staffing gaps, patient demand, skill mix operational priorities and service needs. CRVCID 751379 This is a Fixed Term, Full Time position for 6 months, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Applicants assessed as suitable through this process will be considered for other vacancies within the team (within the next 12 months).

Key responsibilities

- Leading and managing the casual and permanent relief nursing pools, including recruitment, onboarding, education and workforce development, (this includes a casual pool of approximately 180 Registered Nurses and Assistants in Nursing, together with a permanent relief pool of approximately 9 FTE).
- Working closely with ward and service managers to develop responsive short- and longer-term workforce solutions.
- Participating on the Nurse to Midwife Patient Ratio Governance Committee within PCHN.
- Monitoring mandatory competencies, education and professional requirements across the nursing workforce.
- Leading performance management, quality improvement, risk management and evidence-based practice initiatives.
- Building effective relationships with Workforce Directorate, Nurse West, clinical services and hospital operations teams.
- Contributing to governance committees and service-wide workforce initiatives.
- Monitoring agency nursing performance and addressing performance issues as required.
- Maintaining a solid focus on patient safety, quality, compliance and the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards.

About You

If you are a nursing leader with a strong understanding of workforce management and the ability to analyse complex staffing information to develop real-time practical solutions, we encourage you to apply.





Applicants must be eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA).

About Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH)

is Western Australia's specialist paediatric hospital and trauma centre, with 298 beds. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre , PCH offers primary care for severe medical cases and secondary services such as inpatient, outpatient, and day-stay care. Our purpose-built facility incorporates the latest evidence-based design principles to deliver optimal care to the community. Explore our services on the PCH About Us page for more information.

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. Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.

We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

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.

About CAHS

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 comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

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.

Closing Date

Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

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📌 Nurse Manager - Staffing (Perth)
🏢 Child and Adolescent Health Service
📍 Perth