Clinical Nurse - Respiratory

Job Description

Salary: RN Level 2 $104,903 - $110,752 per annum pro rata Location: Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service > Respiratory This is a Part Time, Fixed Term appointment at 53.20 hours (0.7FTE) until 30 June 2025 with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency after 1 July 2025 with permanent FTE to be confirmed. About Our Team: The Respiratory Nursing staff at Perth Children’s Hospital is a dynamic specialist nursing team who work independently and within wider groups to achieve positive health outcomes for kids in WA with respiratory conditions. Within Respiratory Nursing, there are two streams: Complex Respiratory and Ventilation. The Complex Respiratory stream covers Cystic Fibrosis, Bronchiectasis, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, and management of severe asthma using biologic therapies. The Ventilation stream covers long term home invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and ex-preterm infants requiring home oxygen. Position Profile: We are seeking a motivated nurse with experience in working with infants, children, and young people with respiratory conditions to work as a Clinical Nurse in the Complex Respiratory stream. The Complex Respiratory CN will work within a team including Clinical Nurses, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, and a Clinical Nurse Consultant to provide care to children with conditions such as bronchiectasis, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and severe asthma. The CN will also provide knowledge, clinical expertise, and leadership to staff and families, assisting with coordinating care for Complex Respiratory patients and collaborating with multi-disciplinary members of the Respiratory Department, CAHS, and other WA Health teams. About CAHS: 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 comprises four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). With over 6500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area. 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. How to Apply: We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in 2 – 3 pages maximum. A current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with one being a current/recent (within 2 years) line manager. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. Contact: For specific questions related to this role, please contact Charlotte Burr, Clinical Nurse Consultant – Complex Respiratory, at or phone 0436 595 521. 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 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. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill any available 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 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. 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. For Assistance: For any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: . Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr