Vacancies
The WA Health Jobs Board (external site) advertises all job opportunities within the Department of Health and its Health Service Providers, including North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS).
To view all the available nursing jobs with us (there are many listed) please go to
- Under 'Occupation' - select 'Nursing'
- Under 'Location Region' - select Perth Metropolitan
- Under 'Agency' - select North Metropolitan Health Service
Listed nursing jobs include:
- Registered Nurses - Emergency (Acute Services)
- Registered Nurses (all divisions)
- Mental Health Nurses
- ... and more.
The NMHS comprises of a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals including:
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- Osborne Park Hospital
- Graylands Hospital
- King Edward Memorial Hospital
- Joondalup Health Campus.
For information about working at Joondalup Health Campus, which is part of the NMHS hospital network under a Public Private Partnership agreement, visit the Joondalup Health Campus website (external site).
How to search for NMHS jobs
With the ‘Job Search’ field highlighted in the vertical left menu, in the ‘ Keyword Search or Reference Number’ box type NMHS and click on the ‘Search’ button at the end of the page.
You can also use the ‘Health Service’ menu to scroll down until you reach NMHS and its sites/services and click on the ‘Search’ button at the end of the page.
To ensure you capture all NMHS jobs, it is recommended you ‘View All Jobs’ (highlighted in the vertical left menu) to view ‘Latest Jobs’.
Register to receive job alerts
You can get job alerts straight to your inbox.
If you are already logged in to the WA Health Jobs Board (external site):
- Click on ‘Email me Jobs’ in the vertical left menu.
- If you accept all the terms click the ‘Yes’ button.
- In the ‘New Account Details’ page type in you First Name, Surname and Email address and select Save.
- After you Log in, select ‘My Search Profile’ (hold down the CTRL key to select multiple criteria).
- Set ‘Email me Jobs’ to ‘Yes’.
- Click ‘Save Profile’.
- Set ‘Email me Jobs’ to ‘Yes’.
- Click ‘Save Profile’.
Application tips
North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) employment decisions will meet the minimum standards of merit, equity and probity and be made in accordance with legislative requirements including:
- Public Sector Employment Standard (external site)
- Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (external site)
- Health Services Act 2016 (external site)
- Public Sector Management Act 1994 (external site)
The Advertised Vacancy Process
The advertised vacancy process consists of three stages:
- Recruitment: The period the position is advertised and people can apply for the vacancy.
- Selection: The selection panel assesses the extent to which an applicant has the skills, knowledge and abilities relevant to the position’s work related requirements and the outcomes sought by NMHS. The selection stage typically includes shortlisting and additional assessment (e.g. interview and referee reports).
- Appointment: Applicants are advised of the selection outcome and the recommended applicant is appointed.
Applying for an Advertised Vacancy
We typically receive many applications for a position. Therefore, it is important that you take the time to read and understand the position’s requirements and prepare an application that will assist the selection panel to accurately assess and compare your suitability for the position in contrast to other applicants.
The following tips are provided to assist you in preparing your application:
✔ Read the advertisement, the application instructions, and the Job Description Form (JDF) before writing your application.
✔ Consider the work related requirements (selection criteria) in the JDF. To be considered for assessment or appointment you must demonstrate you meet all the essential selection criteria and the appointment prerequisites.
✔ Tailor your application to the advertised job and NMHS’s Vision, Mission and Values as well as service delivery principles.
✔ Talk to the contact person named in the advertisement to clarify any elements of the job description or conditions that you are uncertain about before applying. Make sure you have read the JDF first.
✔ Include in your resume or curriculum vitae (CV):
- Your relevant work history, qualifications, and education.
- Brief description of your work experience, including the work situation, key responsibilities, tasks, results and achievements.
- The name and contact details of at least 2 referees, ideally one who is a current or recent supervisor and can answer questions about your skills and abilities.
✔ Follow the application instructions.
- If you are required to provide a separate statement addressing the work related requirements (selection criteria), your statement should demonstrate (preferably with examples) your competitive ability to meet the work related requirements.
- If you are not required to provide a separate statement addressing the work related requirements (selection criteria), you can still opt to provide a separate statement along with your cover letter and resume or CV.
✔ Proof read your application and/or have someone proof read it for you.
- Conduct a ‘Spelling and Grammar’ check.
- Check your name is on the application.
✔ Ideally type your application. If you are submitting a handwritten application, make sure it is legible and in a dark blue / black ink to help with photocopying.
✔ Allow sufficient time to complete the application process online, as we cannot accept late applications. If you are mailing your application, allow enough time for it to be received by the closing date.
✔ Make sure you upload the correct supporting documentation prior to the closing date and time. Only include attachments that add value to demonstrating your ability to meet the criteria.
Good luck with your application.