▷ [Urgent] Staff Development Nurse

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Salary

RN Level 2 $104,903 - $110,752 per annum

Location

Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands

Unit/Division

Child and Adolescent Health Service - Perth Children's Hospital

This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.

CRVCID No.701146

Position Profile: We are seeking a suitably experienced Nurse to join the Surgical Directorate Clinical Education Team for the role of Staff Development Nurse – Ward 2B at Perth Children’s Hospital.

In collaboration with the Nurse Educator, Surgery 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 designated Ward/Unit, the planning and implementation of specific education and training programs and the provision of support for new staff, including orientation and preceptorship.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Facilitate the development, implementation and evaluation of ongoing comprehensive education and professional development programs to meet identified learning needs of the ward/unit staff.
- Conduct training needs analysis to determine learning needs of staff and plan, prepare, and manage required training and development activities.
- Coordinate and facilitate unit-based orientation and in-service programs to enable nurses to attain and sustain competency in clinical performance.
- Evaluate learning outcomes and effectiveness of training and professional development programs.
- Monitor clinical and professional development of staff, address deficits and monitor progress.

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 is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please read the information on our site.

Eligibility

To be eligible for appointment, 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).

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.

Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Janaye Lucioli, A/Nurse Educator - Surgical on 08 6456 5538.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online via the “Apply” button above. 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.
- a current resume which summarizes 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 a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.

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. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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.

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, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. 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.

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.

Assistance: For assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au.

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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