Clinical Nurse Specialist – Emergency Department
Are you an experienced Emergency Nurse ready to take the next step in your career?
This is a Recruitment for Permanent Part Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG) is a key component of the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS), one of the fastest growing public health services in Western Australia. RkPG delivers integrated hospital, community, and mental health services across the Rockingham, Peel, and Kwinana regions; some of the most rapidly expanding communities in the state. As the flagship hospital, Rockingham General is focused on providing high quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as well as outpatient care.
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 here.
Role overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our dynamic Emergency Department team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering advanced patient care, supporting clinical excellence, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced ED environment. The successful applicant shall work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and provide expert clinical leadership to ensure optimal patient outcomes, contribute to clinical education, and support best practice initiatives across the department.
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 Anne Doherty on 08 95994***.
Application information
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should include:
* A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter
* 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. 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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Benefits
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
Eligibility
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 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.
While 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 also be selected from this process. Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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.
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