Come and Make a Difference with Us!
At Peel Health Campus, care is at the heart of everything we do. Our teams are committed to providing protected, compassionate, and high-quality care to every patient, every day.
We are currently seeking to fill 12.32 FTE across the hospital site.
The Acute Care Service/ Surgical/ Maternity Directorate offers equally rewarding opportunities, with:
- Cove Ward – General Medical
- Whelan Ward – General Medical, Rehabilitation, and Palliative Care
- Emergency Department, with approximately 125 presentations each day. Here, you’ll find a supportive team working across our Short Stay Unit, Treatment Unit, and Main Floor – providing care when patients need us most.
- Barker Ward – Surgical/Medical care with a dedicated Nurse Specials Unit
- A 12-bedded Maternity Ward and three Labour Suites, plus outpatient maternity care
- Permanent pool, applicants will be appointed to permanent contracts in this pool where you will be allocated daily to work across different wards/departments throughout the hospital.
No matter where your passion lies – from emergency and acute care to rehabilitation, maternity, or you have a desire to work across the hospital in our permanent pool – you’ll be part of a welcoming, collaborative team that values your skills and supports your growth. Together, we are proud to care for our community and each other.
Join us and make a real difference every day.
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. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Catherine Meyer, Nurse Unit Manager at or.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your Application Should Include:
- A copy of your current CV
- Evidence of AIN (student) or AIN (non-student) pre-requisite pathway completion.
- A cover letter of no more than 1-2 pages:
- outlining your experience in the ward area you are applying for and what interested you in working at Peel Health Campus as an AIN, and
- which ward / area you would like to work in.
- 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. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
For further information can be accessed regarding the AIN (student) or AIN (non-student) pre-requisite pathways via the following link Assistant in Nursing Policy
Employee Advantages
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Free onsite parking
- Other professional and location-based allowances
Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
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 and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 01/09/2026.
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