Our soon-to-open Paediatric Hospital, nestled on the beautiful WA coastline, will be a haven for children with life-limiting conditions and their families
- a place of comfort, dignity and hope.

This is a permanent, full-time position however part-time or job share arrangements may be considered for suitable applicant/s.

Position Profile: Australia's newest paediatric hospice is searching for a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner to join its expert team of health professionals within the Paediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Service. The Nurse Practitioner will work autonomously to perform advanced physical assessment, request and interpret diagnostic and/or screening investigations, initiate and manage complex healthcare requirements, initiate referrals to relevant health providers and prescribe appropriate medications and other therapies.

The role will provide clinical leadership as appropriate and will have responsibility for developing standards of practice, initiating research, leading quality improvement activities and implementing changes to clinical practice.

The Nurse Practitioner practices at an advanced level within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) Nurse Practitioner standards of practice.

About the Sandcastles (Boodja Mia) Children's Hospice: Due to commence operations mid-2026.This purpose-built, world-class paediatric hospice, located on the stunning Western Australian coast, offers statewide specialist paediatric palliative care services for children and young people (0-18 years) who are living with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families.

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).

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 7,000 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), and over 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area.

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.