Registered Nurse - Aboriginal Health

CALLING ALL PASSIONATE REGISTERED NURSES, JOIN OUR ABORIGINAL HEALTH TEAM TODAY!CRVCID No.
670097This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.Position Profile: Are you a dedicated Registered Nurse with a passion for child and adolescent health, seeking a deeply meaningful role supporting Aboriginal children and families?
This rewarding opportunity in the Perth Metropolitan area (North and South regions) offers the stability of family-friendly hours (Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm), allowing you to step away from shift work.
Join a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to culturally responsive care and play an essential part in promoting healthy development and community wellbeing.Your clinical skills and cultural sensitivity are vital in delivering holistic, free services focused on prevention and early intervention.
You will be an essential resource for families, providing practical, evidence-based advice on child health, development (including checks on growth, nutrition, immunisations), feeding, sleep, and behaviour, while also supporting parental wellbeing.
Working collaboratively alongside Aboriginal Health Workers, Liaison Officers, and other professionals, you'll provide care in homes and clinics, ensuring families feel welcomed, secure, and connected to community resources.Make a tangible and lasting impact by contributing your expertise to shape healthier, happier futures for Aboriginal children and empower their families.
This role is about more than just healthcare; it's about celebrating the strengths of Aboriginal communities and delivering care that respects cultural diversity.
If you are ready to make a profound difference in a supportive, family-centred environment, apply now to join this vital service.About the Directorate: Community Health provides health and developmental assessments, early intervention and health promotion services for children and young people.These services are provided in the community across the Perth metropolitan area at community health centres, in schools, home visits and through telehealth appointments.
Services focus on child health, growth and development, behaviour, immunisation and supporting families.Visit Child and Adolescent Health Service | CAHS – Community Health to find out more about the benefits of working for CAHS – Community Health and our services.Eligibility to Apply: 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).Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online.
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.RequirementsYour ability to meet the work-related requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.
For your written application please provide the following:Within the application system you will be asked to provide a response to the following questions that address the essential selection criteria stated within the job description form for the position.
Each response should be provided in no more than 500 words per question.Give an example that demonstrates your clinical knowledge and experience in the practice setting/specialty within the past two (2) years.
(Related to Essential Criterion 3 & 4)Give an example of how you include the CAHS values of Respect and Collaboration in your current clinical practice.
(Related to Essential Criterion 2 & 4)Describe how you would use your communication and interpersonal skills to resolve a conflict resolution situation with a client or carer?
(Related to Essential Criteria 2)A current resume which summarises your experience and includes both phone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one being a recent supervisor/line manager.During the application process, you will have the opportunity to indicate the location preference you wish to apply for.
While we strive to accommodate these preferences whenever possible, final placement decisions are based on business needs.
You may receive an offer for a location outside your initial selections.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.Working With Childrens check: This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.
For further information please refer to the WWC website at: Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Clinical Nurse Manager Teagan Choky on +61 (8) 6272 9700.About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS): CAHS is Western Australia's primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children, and young people.
Comprising Perth Children's Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
CAHS operates with 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.CAHS Values: 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.
For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS and our services please click hereFor Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on 08 6456 0321 or via email: ****** 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.Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment!
CAHS 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.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.Recruitment processes may be advertised periodically for this position to accommodate geographical coverage and service requirements.
Selection panel(s) reserves the right to commence assessment of applications prior to the advertisement's closing date to expedite the review process.
A pool of suitable candidates will be established from this process, and appointments to similar vacancies may be made from this pool until 31/08/2026.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.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.
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