Clinical Nurse Specialist

We currently have a Permanent Full Time position available to fill.

VCID No. 906114

Position Profile:
We currently have a role available for an experienced and motivated individual to join our Child and Adolescent Community Health team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist - Child and Adolescent Community Health is responsible for the provision of clinical leadership and demonstrates an advanced level of nursing knowledge and skills to lead strategic initiatives and clinical reform projects within the CAHS - Child and Adolescent Community Health nursing arena. This position implements approved initiatives introduced to support existing and new professional nursing programs and undertakes evaluation of programs within Child and Adolescent Community Health to achieve stated program objectives.

Reporting to the Nurse Director, your key responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to strategic nursing leadership and direction related to Child and Adolescent Community Health Nursing Services in consultation with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Initiate and analyse research to determine clinical best practice. Initiate, implement and evaluate best practice activities to support delivery of appropriate care within specialty area.
• Maintain an expert awareness of clinical trends and issues which may impact on the nursing workforce.
• Collaborate and consult with key stakeholders and functional areas of the agency to identify needs, priorities and issues relating to clinical nursing practice, including the identification of risks, costs and benefits.
• Plan, develop and coordinate the implementation of innovative strategies and clinical reform aligned to the requirements of the organisation, WA Health strategic intent and legislative requirements
• Use effective change management strategies and project management methodology to lead improvements in practice within the 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, Child and Adolescent Community Health (CACH), 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.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here.
Eligibility:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:

Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached Job Description Form.
For Further Job Related Information:
We encourage you to contact Terri Barrett, Nurse Director on.

Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 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 a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. 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.

Help in submitting your application:
If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Conditions:
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.

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. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. 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.

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.

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.

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:
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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.