Clinical Nurse - Refugee Health

Provide compassionate care and support refugee children and families to build healthy futures in WA.

Vacancy Reference No. 733348

We currently have 1.5 FTE available comprising of 

• 0.8 FTE Permanent Part Time
• 0.7 FTE Fixed Term Part Time until September 2026 with possiblity of extension/s and or permanency

Applicants interested in full time will may be offered a mixed contract.

A current driver's licence is required for this role.

About the Role  

The  Child and Adolescent Community Health Service is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Community Health Nurse to join our multidisciplinary Refugee Health Team (RHT) based in Midland. You will join a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to culturally safe, equitable and high-quality community care.

This role focuses on improving the health and wellbeing of children, young people and their care providers, through evidence‑based health promotion, education, and early intervention strategies that address the social determinants of health.

You will provide high‑quality preventative and early intervention programs to individuals and groups, with a strong emphasis on supporting refugee young people and their caregivers during their early settlement period as they establish their lives in Western Australia.

Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support clients to navigate the health system and strengthen their understanding of health rights, including use of interpreters to support health literacy, and improve access to appropriate health services.

The role requires the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within the multidisciplinary RHT and broader Community Health Services.

We are seeking a clinician who demonstrates:

• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families
• Strong clinical knowledge relevant to community and refugee health
• Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• The capacity to manage complex clinical care needs with sensitivity and cultural awareness
• A commitment to delivering equitable, person‑centred care

About Child & Adolescent Community Health (CACH): Our teams provide health and developmental assessments, early intervention and health promotion services for children and young people across the Perth metropolitan area.

These services delivered at community health centres, schools, homes and through telehealth appointments with a focus on child health, growth and development, behaviour, immunisation and family support.

How to Apply

Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au). 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.  

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 Essential selection criteria 2-6, and Desirable Criteria 2 as per the Job Description Form in no more than 2-3 pages. (View the applicant information package and Job Description Form (JDF) attached for more information, including the selection criteria).
• A current resume which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
• Telephone and email contact details of two professional referees, with at least one contact being a recent supervisor/line manager.

Within the application system you will be presented with the following question. Please review the Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Job Description Form carefully when preparing your response.  This question allows you to showcase your relevant skills and experiences in detail.

1. Describe your experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families. How have you developed your capacity to manage complex clinical care needs with sensitivity and cultural awareness?

This response will be assessed against the Job Description Form (linked above) Essential Criteria 3, and 4.

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.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 

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.

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).

Sponsorship is not available for this position

Working With Children’s check: 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

Other 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.

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

About CAHS

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 comprises three service areas: Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Neonatology, Community Health, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).

With over 7000 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospitals (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the Perth metropolitan area.

For further information about the benefits of working for CAHS, please click here and for further information regarding CAHS’ services, please 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 here

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.

Support for your interview process

CAHS is committed to ensuring that our interview process meets the access needs of all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a disability, enhance access, or support your inclusion and success during the interview, please contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team prior to your interview.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS CAN NOT BE CONSIDERED.