Overview
Position: Clinical Nurse – Koorliny Moort Service (Ambulatory Care Coordination) at Perth Children's Hospital. This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, and Fixed Term Part Time appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency. A specific 12 months fixed term contract for 0.4 FTE and a fixed term contract for 0.5 FTE are available from approximately 29/09/2025 – 09/01/2026.
Position Profile
Perth Children's Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Nurse to join our Koorliny Moort Service. This vital role supports the Clinical Nurse Specialist in achieving service goals and providing exceptional, individualised care to Aboriginal patients and their families. The successful candidate will offer leadership, expert nursing knowledge, and facilitate care coordination, assessment, advice, and support to Aboriginal families, whilst promoting cultural awareness within the organisation. You will be responsible for engaging Aboriginal families in a clinical setting, acting as an advocate and collaborating with the healthcare team to improve health outcomes and family satisfaction.
About the Service
Perth Children's Hospital's Koorliny Moort (Walking with Families) Ambulatory Care Coordination program provides out of hospital care to Aboriginal families who might find it hard to come into hospital for their paediatric appointments or who want to stay closer to home.
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.
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 Please ensure the email address provided is actively monitored as it will serve as the primary communication channel throughout the recruitment process.
Requirements
Your ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:
* Within the application system you will be asked to respond to the following essential selection criteria listed within the job description form for the position. Each response should demonstrate your relevant skills and experience and should not exceed 500 words per question.
* Advanced level of skill in clinical Paediatric or Child Health care (Essential Criteria 2)
* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal family structure, culture and custom (Essential Criteria 3)
* Proven ability to function effectively in a multidisciplinary team (Essential Criteria 5)
* 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.
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.
Other Conditions and Checks
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
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. We ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
About CAHS and Contact
Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is Western Australia\'s primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people. CAHS operates with over 7,000 employees across PCH, KEMH, and over 160 community clinics. For more information about our services, please visit the CAHS page.
For assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries, contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on +61 or
Important Notices
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.
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* Mid-Senior level
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* Full-time
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* Health Care Provider
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