Clinical Nurse Specialist

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

This is a vacancy for a Permanent Full-Time appointment.

We have 1.0 Full Time Equivalent available for immediate appointment.

What is our Clinical Nurse Specialist role?

Duties

We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our Post Anaesthetic Care Unit team to provide leadership and support to our highly valued nursing workforce and to promote expert care for patients within our service. The CNS will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Provides local leadership to nursing, medical and allied health professionals in area(s) of specialty.
• Promotes a team approach to decision-making and high-quality patient care.
• Implements and maintains performance management systems which support the ongoing development of staff.
• Provides clinical expertise and acts as a resource for the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit and Perioperative department.
• Actively participates in the development and implementation of clinical standards, policies and strategies for the area(s) of specialty.
• Facilitates opportunities for further education and development to promote succession planning.
  
  

The Post Anaesthetic Care Unit provides care for thirty-two bays providing a 24/7 service for post anaesthetic care of elective, urgent and emergent surgical and procedural patients, spanning three different units. Provides clinical and educational opportunities for nurses in a highly dynamic, critical care setting, delivering care for surgical patients across a broad range of specialties

This role reports to the Coordinator of Nursing - Perioperative and Sterilisation Services.

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 Tracy McFadzean, Coordinator of Nursing on 0406402784.

Area Profile

Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (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.

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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.

The Job Description Form is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A statement (maximum 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria as listed in the Job Description Form;
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience 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.
  
  

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.