• East Perth, WA
• 0.2 FTE - 1 day a week
• Make a real impact on access to care

Join Derbarl and play a critical role in improving timely, equitable access to paediatric care for Aboriginal children and young people. This is a unique project opportunity to apply your clinical expertise to drive meaningful system improvements and better health outcomes.

About the role

As the Paediatric Clinical Nurse – Waitlist Review Project, you will bring advanced paediatric clinical expertise to review, triage, and optimise waitlists within the Derbarl Kids service.

Working with a high level of autonomy, you will assess referrals, determine clinical urgency, and ensure children are connected to the right care at the right time. Your work will directly contribute to improving service access, responsiveness, and care pathways.

Key responsibilities

• Clinical review & waitlist management
• Information gathering & assessment
• Collaboration & MDT engagement
• Autonomous practice
• Service improvement
• Documentation & compliance

About you

You are an experienced paediatric nurse who thrives in a role that combines clinical expertise with system improvement. You are confident working independently and passionate about improving access to care for Aboriginal children and families.

Why join Derbarl?

• Be part of a leading Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
• Contribute to innovative, culturally secure models of care
• Make a direct impact on access and outcomes for children and families
• Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team

How to Apply:

Please apply through EthicalJobs, applications must include:

• Current Resume including current contact details; and
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria (2 pages maximum) outlining your suitability for the role.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service Aboriginal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Institution embracing diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

DYHS promotes a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Services Corporation reserves the right to contact current or most recent employer and evaluate past employment records of applicants selected for interview.

DYHS reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay final selection if it is deemed that applications for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool.