Clinical Nurse Specialist (Clinical Research)

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Clinical Research) Location: Murdoch Unit/Division: Fiona Stanley Hospital > Nursing & Midwifery Research This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start! This is a fixed term part-time appointment at 32 hrs per fortnight with the possibility of extension and/or permanency. Currently we are seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) (Clinical Research) to provide clinical research leadership and consultancy to nursing, medical, and allied health professionals for the Cardiothoracic Surgery department. The CNS coordinates departmental research teams to undertake clinical trials and clinical research that contributes to new knowledge and supports evidence-based best clinical practice. The CNS is responsible for integrating clinical and research areas, contributing specialist knowledge and expertise, and delivering quality patient care by developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice, education of staff, and conducting research and quality improvement activities. Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Rachel West, A/Nurse Director - Research on 08 6151 1179. 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. 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 disabilities to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. If you are ready to partner with us, see the application instructions below: Your application should include: A cover letter and 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 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements): Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances 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 a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr