Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Operations - Service Unit 4 - Medical
Work Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time
We are currently seeking Nurse Practitioners to join our team in the Emergency Department at Perth Children's Hospital.
There are fixed term contracts available (full time and part time), starting as soon as possible, with an end date of 31st October 2025, with a possibility of extension. Casual contracts will also be considered.
Position Profile:
* Provides a clinical service in collaboration with other health professionals to diagnose, treat and manage a patient's health status in accordance with national legislation.
* Performs advanced physical assessments, orders diagnostic tests, interprets test results, initiates referrals to relevant health providers, and prescribes appropriate medications and therapies as needed.
* Provides clinical leadership as appropriate.
* Practices within their scope of practice, considering the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State's only dedicated health service for infants, children, and young people. CAHS comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH). With over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH, KEMH, and across more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services, please click here.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to a workplace culture driven by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability. During the selection process, you may be assessed on your ability to fulfill the responsibilities of this position in accordance with these values. If you have questions, please contact the person named in this advert.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at ).
For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Rachel Newton on 0416 861 302.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
We are also committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health's 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.
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).
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require applicants to undertake criminal record screening, integrity checks, and possibly a working with children check and a pre-employment health assessment. References may be contacted to comment on integrity and ethical behavior. Adverse information will be considered in the appointment process.
For more info:
This selection process may be used to fill other similar vacancies within the health service for up to 12 months from the date of endorsement.
If you experience difficulties applying online, contact Employee Services at 13 44 77 during business hours.
Application Instructions: Apply online at. Ensure your email is current, as it will be used for communication. Provide a statement addressing selection criteria 2, 3, and 4; a current resume; and contact details for two referees. Attach all documents before submitting. The system-generated lodgement deadline is 4:00 pm on the closing date.
To apply now, click here. We look forward to your application.
Late or email applications will not be considered.
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