Clinical Nurse - Neurology

SHAPE THE FUTURE OF PAEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY

Vacancy Reference No. 744460

This is an Fixed Term appointment for 1.6 FTE at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

We currently have two (2) positions available.

• 0.6 FTE Neuoromusuclar
• 1.0 FTE General Neurology - part may be considered minimum 0.8 FTE

Job Share arrangements may be considered.

Position Profile: We are seeking experienced, passionate Clinical Nurses to join the neurology specialist nursing team here at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). The key responsibility of this role will be to support the Clinical Nurse Consultant and Clinical Nurse Specialist’s in the neuromuscular program and general neurology/epilepsy program. The clinical nurse role supports children and families in the acute inpatient and outpatient settings, coordinating care and providing education and clinical expertise to families and the wider healthcare teams.

About the Department/ Service:  The Neurology Department at PCH encompasses Neurology and Neurophysiology and a suite of associated services and programs.  Our expert team of neurologists, specialist nurses, allied health professionals and neurophysiology scientists deliver care to infants, children and adolescents for the investigation, diagnosis and management of neurological conditions, including but not limited to epilepsy, neuromuscular and highly complex rare neurological disorders.

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. 

Application Instructions: Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. (via www.jobs.wa.gov.au) Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

Tip - Click on the “Job Description Form” link at the top of this advert, to download the JDF which provides the essential criteria and daily duties statement for this role. 

• Within the application system you will be presented with the following three (3) questions designed to assess your qualifications against the Essential Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form. Please review the Essential Criteria carefully when preparing your responses. These questions allow you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word limit of 500 words per question.

1. Provide an example that demonstrates your relevant clinical skills and competent nursing care to a patient with complex needs, including how you educated and supported the patient and/or their carer with their child's diagnosis and management. (Related to Essential Selection Criteria 2, 3 & 4)
2. Describe a time you worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve a positive outcome for a patient or family. Within your response include how you communicated (written and verbal) whilst collaborating across disciplines (Related to Essential Criteria 3 & 5),
3. Provide an example of how you have contributed to improving the quality or safety of patient care in your workplace. In your response, outline the principles you used, the actions you took and the outcome (Related to Essential Selection Criteria 4, 6 & 7).

• In addition, please provide a current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager.

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

Sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

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 

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 Angela O’Loughlin on (08) 6456 51***or via email angela.o’********@health.wa.gov.au\

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.

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.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within CAHS and/or the wider WA public sector. 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.

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

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please click here 

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. 

You can reach the team via ***************@health.wa.gov.au or by calling 08 6456 0***. All enquiries will be treated confidentially. 

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.