Clinical Nurse - Theatres

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?

This is for Permanent or Fixed Term appointments, negotiated with the manager. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have multiple positions totalling 1.0FTE (Full Time Equivalent) available in the areas of Ear Nose and Throat surgery

What is our Clinical Nurse role?

Working Under The Direction Of The Relevant Senior Registered Nurse(s), This Position Practises As a Clinical Nurse In Keeping With The Australian Nursing And Midwifery Board Registration Standards And Nursing Practice Decision Making Flowchart. This Includes

• Providing advanced, comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Upholding and functioning within the core values of the organisation of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity.
• Acting as a role model, providing leadership, support, team building and change management through respect, recognition and collaboration.
  
  

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What We Offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture
  
  

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Casey Gardiner or Kelly Gardner on 08 6457 6536 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

Area Profile

SCGH is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery, and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.

We think you’ll like it here

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Your Application Should Include

• A statement addressing the selection criteria (3-4 pages maximum) as listed in the attached Job Description Form (available online at jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
• A covering letter to include specialty prefrence, outlining your suitability for this position.
• A copy of your resume summarising your experience and achievements relevant to this position.
• The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.
  
  

In your application, please also specify your preference for Urology or Ophthalmology specialty.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. 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.

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. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email [email protected].

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.