Staff Development Nurse

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment, however Job Share would be considered.

This position, under the direction of the relevant Senior Registered Nurse(s), practises as a Staff Development Nurse in keeping with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Board Registration Standards and Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart. Responsibilities include:

• Providing ongoing assessment of the knowledge and skills of nursing staff in designated ward/unit.
• Planning and implementing education and training programs and participation in the planning and implementation of hospital wide Staff Development programs.
• Providing support for new staff, including orientation, coaching and preceptorship.
• Providing clinical knowledge and expertise within the clinical areas.
• Upholding and functioning within the core values of the organisation and nursing values of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

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.

Eligibility to Apply: To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia. 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. 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.

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. 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. NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.