Overview
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We currently have vacancies totalling 3.0 FTE (full time equivalent) available to be filled immediately on the Rehabilitation Ward at Fremantle Hospital. Various hours and work types are available, including permanent or fixed-term and part-time or full-time.
Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services. SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.
About The Role
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence-based nursing care is delivered to patients in a rehabilitation setting. You will facilitate and promote patient safety and quality of care. The Clinical Nurse practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.
SMHS values guide our work in every action. We encourage Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTI community, and people with disability to work with us.
Responsibilities
* Provide clinical and professional expertise to ensure evidence-based nursing care in a rehabilitation setting.
* Facilitate and promote patient safety and quality of care.
* Practice within the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.
Qualifications and Eligibility
Are you eligible? 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).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. A Working with Children check and a pre-employment health assessment may also be required where applicable. Referees may be contacted to discuss integrity and ethical conduct. Adverse information will be considered in the appointment process.
Application Instructions
Your application should include:
* A copy of your current CV
* 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
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Allow enough time to complete the online application process and answer various questions.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
* Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
Additional Information
Lodgement is system generated. Submissions on or after the closing time will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.
Contact
Want to know more? Contact Monica Ticharwa, Coordinator of Nursing, at .
Note: This description reflects the information provided and may be used to inform applicants about the role and requirements.
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