Staff Development Nurse

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Position Profile

We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to the position of Staff Development Nurse in the Emergency Department (ED) at Perth Children's Hospital. In collaboration with the ED Nurse Educator and the departmental Clinical Nurse Manager, the Staff Development Nurse is responsible for the ongoing assessment of the knowledge and skills of nursing staff in the ED; the planning and implementation of specific education and training programs and the provision of support for new staff, including orientation and preceptorship.

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

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals who have their own visas that allow working rights within Australia. No sponsorship opportunities are available.

Application Instructions

Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting "Apply for job" below. (via ) 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.

For Your Written Application Please Provide The Following

• a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• 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 professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor and/or 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.

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:

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).

For Further Job-Related Information

We encourage you to contact Deanna Trainer, ED Nurse Educator by email:

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.

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

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.

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.

Pool and Closing

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2026.

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

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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