[3 Days Left] Coordinator Nursing Surgical

Location: Perth Children's Hospital, QEII Campus, Nedlands Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Surgical Position Title: Coordinator Nursing – Surgical Work Type: Permanent – Full Time Position No.: 00014758 Closing Date: 2025-11-21 4:00 PM Position Profile The Coordinator Nursing – Surgical provides operational leadership for acute clinical services, ensuring high-quality nursing care and effective management of financial, human, and information resources. Reporting to the Nursing Co‑Director, the role works independently and collaboratively with the hospital team to maintain excellence in clinical standards, customer service, and organisational governance. Responsibilities This position contributes to the hospital’s strategic direction and leads staff in managing daily service demand and activity. It oversees resource allocation within budget and monitors internal and external factors to ensure services remain responsive to patient needs. The Coordinator evaluates performance within clinical governance frameworks and represents the organisation on relevant committees, while also leading responses to ministerial enquiries, complaints, and incidents. Professionally, the role provides expert nursing advice to the Nursing Co‑Director and executive team, and is accountable for policy development and implementation. It ensures high standards of nursing practice and promotes best practice in care delivery. Qualifications and Skills Strong financial management, analytical skills, and knowledge of human resource principles are essential, along with highly developed communication skills across written, verbal, and digital platforms. About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) The CAHS is proud to be the leading provider of paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, the state’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. It comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). With over 6,500 employees, services are delivered at PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area. Selection Criteria Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Additional Information For further job related information: Contact Bridget Donaldson on 08 6456 8256. Diversity and Inclusion 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. We are also committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Eligibility to Apply Applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed-term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). Other Conditions WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Applicants should undergo criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. They may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. References may be asked to comment on integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. Assistance and Contact For assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries, please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au. Application Instructions Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Your ability to meet the work‑related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following: - a statement addressing the selection criteria (not more than 5 pages) as outlined in the attached JDF - a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position - a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. - the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference. One referee is to be a current/recent line manager. 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 these values. Submission Deadline All submissions on or after 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 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