Job Overview
The Emergency Department at Rockingham General Hospital is looking for a Staff Development Nurse to cover a parental leave opportunity.
This is a part-time position at 48 hours per fortnight (0.63 FTE). The 12-month fixed-term contract commences 22 June 2026, with the possibility of extensions.
No sponsorship will be provided for this role.
The Staff Development Nurse is responsible for education and training in relation to clinical practices and as part of the multidisciplinary team plans, implements and evaluates orientation, education and training at the ward or unit level. You will facilitate and promote patient safety and quality of care and work collaboratively to ensure service is delivered in accordance with health service policy and standards. This role practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.
Responsibilities
* Education and training in clinical practices.
* Plan, implement and evaluate orientation, education and training at ward or unit level.
* Facilitate patient safety and quality of care.
* Collaborate to ensure service delivery per health service policy and standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or Australian citizen, permanent resident, or visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
* Current AHPRA registration.
* Experience in staff development or education in a healthcare setting.
Benefits
* Professional development opportunities and study/leave assistance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location-based allowances.
EEO and Workplace Checks
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This vacancy 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
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.
Application Process
Application instructions below:
Your application should include:
* A copy of your current CV.
* Evidence of your AHPRA registration.
* A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages.
* The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
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.
Contact: Anne Doherty, Nurse Unit Manager, (08) 9599 4***, email ************@health.wa.gov.au.
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