Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infectious Diseases

Overview

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infectious Diseases

Location : Murdoch

Unit / Division : Fiona Stanley Hospital >

Infectious Diseases Ambulatory Care (IDAC)

This is a Permanent Part-Time appointment at 45.60 hours per fortnight.

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.

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.

Position Description

Position Description : The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible for overseeing the delivery of quality patient care within the IDAC clinic. This role works in partnership with the Infectious Diseases team. This position is a specialist role, which provides an effective clinical function. As a consequence, the position holder influences the practice of nursing in allocated clinical area / s, both within and external to their health service. Areas of accountability will include leadership, clinical standard setting and monitoring, policy development, and change management. As a senior nurse, they have professional accountability to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and provide mentorship and role modelling for nurses and contribute to the advancement of the profession, in keeping with the vision and values for Fiona Stanley Nursing.

Values and Inclusion

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. We ask that you bring your expertise to our workforce regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or family / carer responsibilities.

Want to know more?

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Brett Morris, Coordinator of Nursing directly on .

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 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 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements) :

Eligibility

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 contacted to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour. Adverse information is considered as part of the appointment process.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For information, refer to the WWC website at : .au

Note on Vacancy Validity

This selection process may be used to fill other similar vacancies throughout the health service. If the successful applicant declines or vacates the advertised vacancy, other suitable applicants may be considered from this process. These options remain valid for twelve (12) months from the date the recruitment decision is endorsed.

Closing Information

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.

Position Title : Clinical Nurse Specialist - Infectious Diseases

Agency : South Metropolitan Health Service

Location : Murdoch

Work Type : Permanent - Part Time

Position No. : 00113556

Closing Date : : 00 PM

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