Overview
Leading with Care, Guided by Expertise – Apheresis Excellence. CRVCID No.. This is a permanent full-time position. 0.9 FTE (68.4 hours) or job share may be considered for the right applicants.
Position Profile
In partnership with the Apheresis Medical Director, this role is responsible for:
* The delivery of the portfolio of apheresis procedures and promoting quality patient care and patient safety.
* Supervising the delivery of quality patient care, through developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice, staff education, initiating research, applying quality improvement initiatives and maintaining compliance to the apheresis collection facility quality standards.
* Providing a consultation service within their area of expertise and working collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and promote desired outcomes in the patient population, which includes patients with complex needs, within the inpatient and ambulatory care setting.
* Participation in an on-call roster is a requirement of this position.
If you have senior experience in critical care nursing in a paediatric care environment, we encourage you to apply. Experience with extra corporal circuits is highly regarded with opportunities for upskilling in specific procedures available to support your transition to this role.
About Perth Children's Hospital (PCH)
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 facility incorporates evidence-based design principles to deliver optimal care. 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).
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:
* A statement addressing the following selection criteria only in no more than 3 pages:
o Demonstrated significant knowledge, experience and leadership in area of speciality (Essential Criteria 2).
o Demonstrated knowledge and application of quality improvement initiatives (Essential Criteria 3).
o Demonstrated well developed interpersonal and communication (written/oral) skills. (Essential Criteria 5).
o Knowledge of regulatory standards and demonstrated ability to provide compliance within an apheresis collection facility (Essential Criteria 6).
o 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.
Working With Children's check: This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Selection Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at
Further Job Related Information
We encourage you to contact Liz Darch – Nursing Coordinator on .
Supporting Diversity and Inclusion
If you have any access needs that may require adjustment to allow you to participate in the application and interview process, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on +61 or
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. CAHS comprises 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.
CAHS Values and Other Conditions
CAHS is committed to a workplace culture driven by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening, integrity checking, and may require a Working With Children check and a pre-employment health assessment. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. This process may be used to fill similar vacancies for up to 12 months.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. 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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