Clinical Nurse Specialist

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This is a Permanent Part Time appointment for 38 hours per fortnight (0.5 FTE).

Position Profile:
In partnership with the Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) and the Kids Rehab Psychology Service, the Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for;

• The provision of expert mental health support to Kids Rehab patients and their families.
• Supervising the delivery of quality patient care, through developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice, staff education and initiating research and quality improvement activities.

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 click here.
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).

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

To be considered for this role, you must hold a current and valid driver's licence.

Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Elizabeth Thomas, Clinical Nurse Consultant on

How to Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via the "Apply" button above.

Requirements
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 following selection criteria ONLY (2-3 pages maximum);

• Essential criteria 2, 4, 5 and 7

• 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 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 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Conditions:
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records 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.

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.

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:

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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.