Clinical Nurse Manager - Community Health Location: Community Health - Perth Metropolitan Area Unit/Division: Service Unit 1 - Community Health - Immunisation Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have a Permanent Full Time position (1.0 FTE) available to fill. VCID No. 893811 Position Profile: We are seeking experienced leaders to join our Community Health - Immunisation service area. The Clinical Nurse Manager - Community Health will manage community health staff, including community health nurses, enrolled nurses, other health workers, support staff and associated physical resources. You will act as a role model, consultant and team leader who provides clinical support and guidance and hold responsibility for the standards of nursing practice and implement changes to clinical practice within the designated area. Your key responsibilities will include: Effectively lead and manage a team of community health nurses within the designated area to implement service delivery in line with CAHS-Community Health strategic direction. Monitor and review standard of nursing practice in performance management and development and identification of consumer feedback and complaints. Disseminate information appropriately to relevant staff on all aspects of nursing practice. Work in collaboration with the Coordinator Nursing Community Health in the development, implementation and ongoing review of the annual business plan, manages, reviews and makes recommendations regarding human and physical resources. Act as a consultant and resource person on clinical matters for Community Health Nurses, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Health Workers. Maintain effective communication with staff, community, internal and external agencies. In consultation with the Coordinator Nursing Community Health, facilitate the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of quality improvement and best practice projects. 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 is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children's Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area. For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click here . Eligibility: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Helen Phillips, Clinical Nurse Consultant on 0437 607 900. Your ability to meet the work related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following: a statement addressing the selection criteria. a current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. the name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Please note, applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. 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. 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. S uitable 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 July 2025. CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, 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. For Assistance including 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 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr
