SCGOPHCG Registered Nurse / Enrolled Nurse - All Specialties Pool in Stirling

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? NMHS is committed to supporting our nursing and midwifery workforce and will be the first WA health service to implement nurse to patient ratios in inpatient areas. Join our team and be part of the change!

This pool is for opportunities for employment as a Registered or Enrolled nurse across Sir Charles Gairdner (SCGH) & Osborne Park (OPH) Hospitals. Opportunities include Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted: The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when vacancies occur matching your identified skills. All efforts are made to ensure employment can be offered within a timely manner. Local, interstate and international applicants are encouraged to apply. Please apply only if you have current AHPRA Registration. Please note this application does not provide sponsorship. Please provide a copy of your Australian visa letter in application if applicable.

About this role

This position, under the direction of the relevant Senior Registered Nurse(s), practises as a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse (as applicable) and meets the NMBAs professional standards to practise in Australia. RN and EN provide comprehensive, evidence-based person centred nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as upholds and functions within the core values of the organisation and nursing values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. Both roles report to the Nurse Manager.

During the application you will have an opportunity to answer several questions regarding your experience as an Enrolled/Registered Nurse, your availability, and your location preferences for working at SCGH/OPH. In addition, you will need to provide:

• Please give an example below of how you have demonstrated the NMHS values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork, and Integrity during your clinical practice as a nurse. (Text mandatory 500 word limit)
• A current resume or curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and contains phone & email contact details of 2 professional nursing referees (Mandatory), with at least 1 being a current or recent manager and/or senior nurse. Please ensure to provide correct email address of your referees to allow for efficient processing of your application if your application is successful. References from colleagues that are in a supervisory role cannot be accepted. An address to the selection criteria is not required.
• 2 x preferences of work specialty. Within the application you will have the opportunity to indicate your top 2 wards/department preferences you wish to apply for. While we strive to accommodate these preferences whenever possible, final placement decisions are based on business needs.

Please note: You may wish to prepare an answer to Question 1 (above) prior to commencing your application to check for spelling and word count. You will be prompted to enter your answer in your application. Your resume should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.

You will receive an email advising you of the outcome of your application in due course. At that time, you will also be invited to request feedback regarding your application.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

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.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application.