Clinical Nurse Specialist - Refugee Health
Salary: SRN Level 2 $121,497 per annum + 11% Superannuation
GROWINGHEALTHY FUTURES WITH COMPASSION, EQUITY, ANDRESPECT CRVCID597449 We currentlyhave one (1) Permanent Full-Time position available.
PositionProfile: We are seeking toappoint an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to the positionof Clinical Nurse Specialist- Refugee Health. The successfulapplicant will be cognisant of all aspects of managing the clinicalcare of refugee children and their families new to Australia andhave experience in working with culturally and linguisticallydiverse families.
This role isresponsible for the provision of direct clinical services toclients and establishing partnerships with key stakeholders tocoordinate, implement and evaluate effective and efficient refugeehealth programs.
To besuccessful in this position you need to have:
Broadnursing experience including primary health care principals andsocial determinant of health. Abilityto work independently and as part of multi-disciplinaryteam. Effective personal,written and verbal communication skills. Well-developed problemsolving and negotiating skills. Currentknowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in thearea of equal opportunity, disability services and OccupationalSafety & health and how this will impact on employment,client management and service delivery. About CommunityHealth:
Community Healthprovides health and developmental assessments, early interventionand health promotion services for children and youngpeople.
Theseservices are provided in the community across the Perthmetropolitan area at community health centres, in schools, homevisits and through telehealth appointments. Services focus on childhealth, growth and development, behaviour immunisation andsupporting families.
Visit Childand Adolescent Health Service | CAHS - Community Health to find outmore about the benefits of working for CAHS – CommunityHealth and our services. Eligibility toApply: Australian citizenshipor permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicantsto be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.Fixed term and/or casual contracts can be held by individuals onvisas that allow working rights within Australia.
ApplicationInstructions: Applicants arerequested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address inorder to apply online. This email address will be used forcommunication with applicants.
Yourability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessedthroughout the recruitment process. For your written applicationplease provide the following: Duringthe application process, you'll be presented with three writtenquestions designed to assess your qualifications against theEssential Selection Criteria outlined in the attached JobDescription Form. Each question allows you to showcase yourrelevant skills and experiences in detail, with a generous wordlimit of 500 words per response. Tell usabout a situation you've encountered whilst working incommunity or refugee health where you've had to providecare for a family from a culturally diverse and linguisticallydiverse background? (related to essential criteria2) Describea specific refugee or health program you've planned,implemented, and evaluated? (related to essentialcriteria 3) Providean outline of a recent educational program you developed andimplemented for community or refugee health that also showcasesyour analytical and problem-solving abilities? (relatedto essential criteria 6 & 7) Acurrent resume which summarises your experience and containsphone & email contact details of 2 professionalreferees, with at least 1 being a recent supervisor/linemanager. Thesedocuments should be complete and ready to attach prior to applyingonline. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete theonline application process as you will be required to answervarious questions and attach your documentation.
For Further Job RelatedInformation: We encourage you to contact BizuneshKebede on +61 8 9345 7151/ 0410 648 085.
About Child and Adolescent Health Service(CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primaryprovider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated toinfants, children, and young people. Comprising PerthChildren's Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, andChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operateswith over 5,500 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital(KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area.For more information about our services click here.
CAHSValues: CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culturethat 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 tofulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with thevalues. For further information about the benefits of working forCAHS and our services please click here
ForAssistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate adisability and confidential enquiries – please contact theCAHS Talent Acquisition Team on 08 6456 0321 or via email: ******
Other Conditions: WAHealth engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WAHealth policies require applicants to undertake criminal recordsscreening and integrity checking as part of the appointmentprocess. Referees may also be asked to comment on anapplicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethicalbehaviour.
Our Valuesguide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment andemployment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTIcommunities, and people with disability to work with us. Whateveryour age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, andfamily/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you considerbringing your expertise to our workforce.
In addition,we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WAHealth Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieveequality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies tothis position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples areencouraged to apply.
Whilst thisselection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy,it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughoutthe health service. In addition to this, should the successfulapplicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the nextmost suitable applicant may also be selected from this process.Both options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months fromwhen the authorised delegate endorses the recruitmentdecision.
If youexperience difficulties while applying online, please contactEmployee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance duringbusiness hours.
Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing datewill not be accepted. LATEOR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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