Clinical Nurse Specialist

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our Community Health - Refugee Health team.

• Lead and coordinate the management of the clinical care of newly arrived refugee children and their families in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Liaise with government and non-acute care agencies to coordinate the management and care of the refugee children and their families in the community.
• Identify and manage complex health issues in regards to refugee children and their families.
• Conduct case reviews and prioritise clinical nursing care to refugee children and their families.
• Lead the planning, development and evaluation of refugee health programs in CACH.
• Assist in the development of regional education and training requirements plan in consultation with relevant stakeholders, staff and relevant external organisations.

Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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 in no more than 2-3 pages.
• 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.

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.