EXPERIENCED OR TRANSITION TO PAEDIATRIC NURSING

CRVCID No. 690827

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Position Profile: Have you been looking for an opportunity to care for critically unwell and injured children in Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU) and High Dependency (HDU)? The Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) unit is looking for motivated and passionate Nurses to join our team. PCC offers a variety of supportive programs to assist nurses in their transition to Critical Care Nursing. Whether you have recently finished a graduate program, have experience in a complimentary specialty or are already an experienced Critical Care nurse, there is a supported education program suited to you!

We need your nursing expertise to care for our most vulnerable patients and provide exceptional care and support. You will have an opportunity to make a real difference and connect at a whole new level with children and adolescents and their families. Be part of their journey!

Transferable skills in Intensive Care and or High Dependency care from a Paediatric or adult environment or experience in Paediatrics will be highly regarded. Comprehensive training and support to transition will be provided.

Training and upskilling - PCC offers a range of supported programs designed to complement your existing skills and transition you into the care of infants, children and young people in PCC.

• The PCC Introductory Program is designed for Registered Nurses with 1 - 3 years post graduate experience in an acute care setting.
• The PCC Transition Program is designed for Registered Nurses with a minimum of 3 years post registration experience in a complimentary specialty, including nurses with adult acute care and critical care experience.
• For experienced PICU and Paediatric High Dependency nurses, the PCC facilitates a Post Graduate program in conjunction with Curtin University as well as an accredited ECMO course and other specialty training.

About the Department: Paediatric Critical Care comprises the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and the High Dependency Unit (HDU) and is one of the specialised services at Western Australia’s only tertiary children’s hospital. The Paediatric Critical Care (PCC) unit at PCH offers a state-wide intensive care service for critically ill infants, children and young people.

Nurses in PCC are responsible for the care of sick and injured children as well as their post-surgical care. This includes complex Cardiothoracic, Ear Nose and Throat and Neurosurgery. PCC has access to the latest technology and innovation and is a Centre for Intensive Care research. PCC also forms part of the hospital’s emergency response and medical emergency team. The PCC unit is a Level 3 Intensive Care Unit and offers a range of complex services including an ECMO service.

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.

Relocation Benefits: International and Interstate applicants with suitable qualifications who are wishing to relocate are encouraged to apply. Sponsorship opportunities with a pathway to permanent residency or a permanent appointment for eligible applicants are currently available.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia.

Application Instructions: Applications are required to be submitted online by selecting “Apply for job” below. (via www.jobs.wa.gov.au) Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process.

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 questions designed to assess your qualifications against the Essential Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form. These questions 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 experience from your clinical practice that highlights your demonstrated relevant clinical skills and your ability to provide excellent nursing care to patients. (Related to Essential Selection Criteria 2)
2. We are dedicated to family-centred care, recognising the vital role parents and carers play in their child's healthcare journey, especially within Paediatric Critical Care Units. Describe your approach to educating and involving parents/carers in the care of their child within a acute care setting. (Related to Essential Criteria 4&5)
3. We are committed to providing the highest standard of care and continuously improving our services. Describe your understanding of the Continuous Quality Improvement process within a healthcare setting. (Related to Essential Criteria 6)
4. Please advise which training program as listed above, would be relevant based on your experience to transition into Paediatric nursing?PCC Introductory Program
5. PCC Transition Program
6. Experienced PCC applicants
7. Other / Not Applicant

• A current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager

All 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.

Working With Childrens check: 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 attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Clinical Nurse Manager Sarah Maisey on +61 8 6456 0334.

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 7,000 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 at: [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.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/11/2026.

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

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.