Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Then look no further.

This is a recruitment process for multiple casual appointments.

About this role

We are looking for highly capable and values-driven Nursing Assistants who are interested in joining the Perioperative team at Women and Newborn Health Service.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, deliver general patient care to patients under the direct supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will also perform the primary function of an Assistant in Nursing as defined in Assistant in Nursing Policy – MP 0080/18 under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Midwife.

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.

About us

The Women and Newborn Health Service provides clinical care to women and families. It comprises King Edward Memorial Hospital, the Maternity Unit at Osborne Park Hospital and other specialist health services.

King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) is a tertiary maternity and gynaecological hospital. It provided care for its first patients in 1916 and delivers more than 6000 babies every year. KEMH is WA's only major referral centre for high-risk pregnancies and has a state-of-the-art Special Care Nursery, designed to care for premature and sick infants. KEMH also cares for more than 5000 women with gynaecological conditions each year - from urological and cancer related problems to sexually transmitted diseases and reproductive disorders.

The Women and Newborn Services at Osborne Park Hospital merged with WNHS in 2020. The new service became part of the overall Women and Newborn Health Service.

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

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Meridee Abbott on 08 6458 2262.

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

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

• A copy of your resume summarising your experience, achievements and career goals relevant to this position in the perioperative area.
• The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Additional requirements:

o Evidence of enrolment and 50% completion in the relevant nursing, midwifery or nursing/midwifery university course.

• Diploma of Nursing (66% completion required)
• Bachelor of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
• Bachelor of Science (Midwifery)
• Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
• Master of Midwifery (Graduate Entry)
• Edith Cowan University Bachelor of Science (Nursing) – International Adaptation Program (course code: C33)
• Curtin University Registered Nurse Conversion to Australian Registration Nurse Stream (BSc Nursing) (Course code: STRU-AREGN)

o Evidence of academic good standing from current course enrolment.

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

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).

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 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 [email protected].

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.