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!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.SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan .The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) is responsible for providing a clinical consultancy service within an assigned area of specialty, Alcohol and Other Drug ; developing standards of practice; implementing changes to clinical practice; educating staff and initiating research and quality improvement activities. The CNC is responsible for the provision of a Consultation Liaison Service within their area of expertise across hospital services and external sites. The CNC also works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and promote desired outcomes in colorectal patient population including care of patients with the formation of ostomies. As a senior nurse you will have professional accountability to the Mental Health Nurse Director and Area Director of Nursing and Midwifery and provide mentorship and role modelling for nurses and contribute to the advancement of the profession, in keeping with the vision and values for Fiona Stanley Nursing.As a senior nurse you will have professional accountability to the Director of Nursing and Midwifery and provide mentorship and role modelling for nurses and contribute to the advancement of the profession, in keeping with the vision and values for Fiona Stanley Nursing.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 disability 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.Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Sharon Delahunty on 08 6152 2222.If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:Your application should include: * A copy of your current CV
A statement addressing the selection criteria
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.Employee BenefitsOur 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
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.EligibilityAre 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 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.This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2025.Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
