Clinical Nurse Specialist

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?
We are looking for a highly motivated, organised leader who wants to join our dynamic Home Anticoagulation Stewardship and Support (HASS) Service. You will have a caring disposition and be able to communicate effectively with the patient, their carers' and other health care practitioners in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will be able to work autonomously and demonstrate specialist knowledge in all aspects of anti-coagulation ensuring the best possible care and advice is given to the patient. You will contribute to teaching, education and clinical supervision and be involved in service development projects supported by the Nurse Practitioner. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to join our team and share in our vision and values.

This position is a shift working Senior Registered Nurse (SRN) position, and for a Permanent Full Time appointment up to 76 hours per fortnight (1 FTE). Job share arrangement may be considered.

What is our Clinical Nurse Specialist role?
As part of the Corporate Nursing Division, Clinical Nurse Specialist practises as a SRN in keeping with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board Registration Standards and Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart. This role provides clinical leadership and management within the organisation, clinical division and area(s) of responsibility. In addition, Clinical Nurse Specialist upholds and functions within the core values of the organisation and nursing values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What We Offer
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Allan Santiago on to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you'll like it here
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Ready to join our team?
Applicants are required to apply online so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A Statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages as outlined in the attached JDF.
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.

Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

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.

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.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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