Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal Intensive Care

Currently we are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our team. This is a Permanent Full‑Time appointment.

Job Description

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible for supporting the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) in supervising the delivery of quality patient care, developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice and initiating research and quality improvement activities; and the provision of a consultation service within their area of expertise assigned to staff and parents of inpatients alike.

The CNS role involves advanced expertise in neonatal knowledge and practice. The CNS is expected to observe, conceptualize, diagnose, and analyse complex clinical or nonclinical problems related to neonates and to promote applicable evidence‑based solutions to ensure best outcomes. Responsibilities include clinical practice, education, research, and consultation.

As a senior nurse, the CNS is responsible for contributing to professional/clinical practice standards and initiatives to support the NUM and Clinical Educators. This position has professional accountability to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery.

Silently remind: “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 Leanne Graham on 08 61520124.

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

- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance

- Flexible working arrangements

- Flexible leave arrangements

- Other professional and location-based allowances

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). 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. Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal record screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

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.

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.

Position Title Clinical Nurse Specialist - Neonatal Intensive Care

Agency South Metropolitan Health Service

Salary SRN Level 3 $131,773 per annum

Location Murdoch

Unit/Division Fiona Stanley Hospital

Work Type Permanent - Full Time

Position No. 00114492

Closing Date 2025-11-10 4:00 PM

CRVCID 704464

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