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Overview

Clinical Nurse Educator - Acute Surgical Unit. This is a Permanent Part-Time appointment at 0.5 FTE.

Position Description

Currently we are seeking a Clinical Nurse Educator for the Acute Surgical Unit. You will be responsible for identifying strategies to promote and embed a learning culture that supports positive patient outcomes and delivery of a patient-centred service. You will also collaborate with the Unit Manager to develop and manage orientation and performance development programs to meet the education and training needs of nursing within the Acute Surgical Unit. You will also determine personal and professional competencies integral to care delivery in the local unit and required of nursing staff.

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it’s needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment. SMHS 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.

Want to know more?

We encourage you to contact Natalie Parkes on 08 61528988 or email at Natalie.Parkes@health.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

- A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

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

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances

Eligibility

Are you eligible? 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).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

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. As well as undertaking these checks, you may also be required to undertake a Working with Children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

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. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy, the next most suitable applicant may be selected from this process. These options remain valid for twelve (12) months from the date the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date, will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Position Details

Position Title: Clinical Nurse Educator - Acute Surgical Unit

Agency: South Metropolitan Health Service

Location: Murdoch

Unit/Division: Fiona Stanley Hospital

Work Type: Permanent - Part Time

Position No.: 00113782

Closing Date: 2025-09-29 4:00 PM

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