Nurse Practitioner

Overview Position Title: Nurse Practitioner Agency: Child and Adolescent Health Service Location: King Edward Memorial Hospital, Subiaco Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Neonatology Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Position No.: 00022501 Closing Date: 2025-10-31 4:00 PM This is a Permanent Full-Time and Permanent Part Time appointment. We currently have 1.5 FTE. CAHS is the leading paediatric healthcare service in Western Australia, with four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, CAMHS, and Perth Children’s Hospital. Services are delivered at PCH and KEMH, as well as across a network of community clinics. For further information about CAHS benefits and services please click here. Position Profile The Nurse Practitioner provides expert knowledge and high-level clinical service in collaboration with other health professionals to diagnose, treat and manage a patient’s health status in accordance with National legislation and regulation. The Nurse Practitioner works autonomously to perform advanced physical assessments, request and interpret diagnostic and screening investigations, initiate and manage complex healthcare requirements, initiate referrals to relevant health providers, and prescribe appropriate medications and other therapies. The Nurse Practitioner provides clinical leadership as appropriate and is responsible for developing standards of practice, initiating research, leading quality improvement activities, and implementing changes to clinical practice. The Nurse Practitioner practices at an advanced level within their scope of practice and is accountable for all care instigated and provided, in accordance with the NMBA Nurse Practitioner standards for practice. CAHS is committed to providing paediatric services across WA and values Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. Selection Criteria Please see the attached Job Description Form (JDF) available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. For Further Job Related Information Contact Debbie Chiffings on 08 6458 1249. WA Health is committed to eliminating discrimination and encourages applications from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports Aboriginal workforce growth as part of the WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Eligibility to Apply 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). Other Conditions WA Health policies require criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a Working with Children check and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be contacted to comment on integrity and ethical behavior; adverse information will be considered as part of the process. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For information refer to the WWC website. For assistance adjusting for a disability, contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) via CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au. Application Instructions Apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. A current, valid email address is required for communication. Your written application should include: - A statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF - A covering letter outlining your suitability for this position - A current resume summarising your experience and how you meet the position requirements - The name, email and contact details of two referees (one of whom is a current/recent line manager) Documents should be ready to attach prior to applying online. Allow sufficient time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. CAHS values: healthy kids, healthy communities. Values: Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after 4:00 PM on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr