This vacancy is for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time, and Casual appointments with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Position Profile: Perth Children’s Hospital is seeking to appoint experienced Perioperative Registered Nurses to transition to paediatric nursing. Paediatric experience is not essential, we value your skills, knowledge and recent experience in Perioperative settings.

You will be supported in your transition to paediatric nursing with a dedicated program of education, training and preceptorship and collegiate support. An opportunity to undertake post graduate qualifications to support your professional pathway in paediatric nursing is also available. If you have previous paediatric experience, we also encourage you to apply.

Requirements:

• Current registration with APHRA with recent perioperative experience.
• A willingness to learn and embrace the unique challenges and rewards of paediatric nursing.
• A team player who is collaborative, compassionate and strives for excellence.
• Previous cardiac surgery experience is highly desirable.

About the Department/Service/Directorate: The Perioperative Department at Perth Children's Hospital is a specialised unit dedicated to providing comprehensive care for paediatric patients undergoing surgical procedures. As a critical component of the hospital's healthcare delivery, the department encompasses a range of specialised areas including operating theatres, post-anaesthesia care units, and surgical admissions.

A multidisciplinary team of highly skilled professionals, including anaesthetists, nurses, and support staff, collaborate to ensure optimal patient outcomes throughout the perioperative journey. The department is committed to delivering child-centred care, prioritizing the unique needs and developmental stages of young patients. Advanced technologies and evidence-based practices are employed to enhance patient safety and facilitate a smooth surgical experience. The department maintains a strong focus on family-centred care, involving parents and caregivers in the decision-making process and providing emotional support throughout the perioperative period. Furthermore, a commitment to research and innovation drives the department's pursuit of excellence in paediatric perioperative care.

About Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH): is Western Australia's specialist paediatric hospital and trauma centre, with 298 beds. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, PCH offers primary care for severe medical cases and secondary services such as inpatient, outpatient, and day-stay care. Our purpose-built facility incorporates the latest evidence-based design principles to deliver optimal care to the community. Explore our services on the PCH About Us page for more information.

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).

International Applicants with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience and currently working in Australia are encouraged to apply, however workplace Visa sponsorships are currently not available. The role is equivalent to Registered Nurse (UK Equivalent Band 5).

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.

Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

Within the application system you will be presented with the following three questions designed to assess your qualifications against the Essential Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form. Each question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous word limit of 500 words per response.

1. Please provide an example of your experience from your clinical practice that demonstrates your relevant clinical skills and your ability to provide competent nursing care to patients. (Essential Criteria 2)
2. Please provide an example to demonstrate your use of effective communication skills while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team. How did your communication contribute to the team’s success, and an excellent patient outcome? (Essential Criteria 3 & 4)
3. How have you applied your understanding of the Continuous Quality Improvement process in your previous nursing roles? Please provide an example of a specific quality improvement initiative you were involved in, including the steps you took to identify areas for improvement, implement changes, and monitor the outcomes? (Essential Criteria 6)

Please include a current resume which summarises your experience and contains phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager.

Note: Directly addressing all selection criteria within a separate attachment is not required but you must answer the above questions to be considered.

Working With Children: This position 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

Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form.

For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Kymberley Rogers Nurse Manager Theatres on [email protected].

About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. Comprising Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 5,500 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. For more information about our services click here.

CAHS Values: 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. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here

For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on 08 6456 0321 or via email: [email protected]

Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS 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.

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 options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.