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EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability.
Position Profile: We are seeking to appoint a suitably skilled and experienced senior nurse to the role of Clinical Nurse Specialist, working in the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Unit. The successful applicant, in collaboration with the Nurse Unit Manager, will be responsible for coordinating, leading and managing the Inflammatory Bowel Disease nursing service, to achieve optimal patient outcomes within allocated resources. You will act as an expert resource for staff and patients in the delivery of care to patients diagnosed with Inflammatory Bowel Diseases in the inpatient and outpatient setting, providing education, continuing support and advice. This role provides comprehensive clinical and assessment skills to utilise specialist knowledge of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases to respond to complex clinical situations.
Area Profile: Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
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.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location based allowances.
* For information on superannuation click here.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide:
* a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position;
* a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF);
* a comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and
* the names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.
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.
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Rebecca Streeton on 08 9224 1792.
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 will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.