Clinical Nurse Specialist – Safety, Quality & Performance
Location: Perth Children's Hospital, QEII Campus, Nedlands. Salary: ANF SRN Level 3 $137,294 pro rata. Work type: Fixed term part‑time (FTE) with possibility of extension or permanency.
Reporting to the Director Safety, Quality & Performance, you will provide clinical leadership and expert nursing support to address complex safety and quality issues and influence paediatric nursing practice and policy across Perth Children's Hospital and Neonatology.
Key responsibilities
* Leading and/or coordinating the development of paediatric clinical practice policies, monitoring compliance with relevant standards, legislation and regulatory requirements.
* Promoting and facilitating a multidisciplinary approach to decision‑making, applying innovative solutions to complex clinical policy issues within and beyond the hospital setting.
* Ensuring that clinical practice policy changes are disseminated, and that associated electronic resources are maintained.
* Championing and supporting teams to deliver safe, high‑quality health care with a focus on continual improvement, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability.
You will coordinate and lead the development, review and implementation of clinical practice policies, ensuring alignment with governance and accreditation requirements, and support the delivery of high‑quality, safe care for children and neonates.
About our Directorate
The PCHN Safety, Quality and Performance team plays a vital role in ensuring safe, high‑quality care for children and families. We lead the development, implementation, and ongoing review of systems that support excellence in care delivery, providing oversight for quality improvement initiatives, clinical incident management, and policy development.
How to Apply
We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
* A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2–3 pages.
* A current resume summarising your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
* Names, email and contact details of two referees, including at least one direct line manager or supervisor.
Eligibility
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement. Those with a relevant working visa can apply for a fixed term position. Sponsorship is not available.
Other Conditions
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. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
About CAHS
The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, 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).
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