Overview
$109,599 - $115,682 a year
11d ago, from Western Australia Department of Health
This is a Permanent Part-time appointment at 38 hours per fortnight, as part of a job share arrangement. We currently have one position available.
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
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 healthcare, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Role
We are currently seeking a Staff Development Nurse to join our team. The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering education and training related to clinical practices. As a key member of the multidisciplinary team, this role plans, implements, and evaluates orientation, education, and training programs at the ward or unit level. The Staff Development Nurse also facilitates and promotes patient safety and high‐quality care, working collaboratively to ensure services are delivered in line with health service policies and standards. The position requires practicing within the individual's scope of practice, in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.
About the Health Service
Rockingham Peel Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service, one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia and comprises two hospital campuses: Rockingham General Hospital and Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. Rockingham General focuses on high quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care; Murray District Hospital offers inpatient medical services, palliative care and allied health services.
Our Values and Diversity
Our Values guide our work in every action, including 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. We welcome applicants regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or family/carer responsibilities.
Contact
For more information, contact Paul Lee, Nurse Unit Manager, on 95994164.
Application Instructions
If you are ready to partner with us, see the application instructions below:
Your application should include:
* A copy of your current CV
* A statement addressing the selection criteria
* 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 allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits (in line with operational requirements):
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
Eligibility and Compliance
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 in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. You may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. Referees may be asked to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Adverse information 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.
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. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy, the next most suitable applicant may be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system-generated. Any submissions on or after 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.
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