Clinical Nurse Consultant

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CRVCID 707606

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment at 0.8FTE per fortnight until 30 / 06 / 2027, with the possibility of extension(s) and / or permanency.

Position Profile

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant to the Rare Care Centre – The Clinical Centre of Expertise for Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases to manage the Global Nursing Network for Rare Diseases (GNNRD). The GNNRD is a global community of practice for nurses to improve best practice care and outcomes for people living with rare and undiagnosed disease. This position is a specialist role which provides a senior project and team management function. As a consequence, the position holder influences the practice of nursing in the allocated clinical area, both within and external to their health service.

The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas : Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.

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Selection Criteria

Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Sue Baker on 0420 314 562.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply

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).

Other Conditions

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre‑employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

For Assistance

For assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email : CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au.

Notice

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.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants.

Requirements

• a statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF (maximum of 3 pages).
• a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide an employment reference. One of referee is to be a current / recent line manager

CAHS values

To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.

Other

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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