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Dear list members We here in Perth, Australia have just had a wonderful day! Mary Baker MBE President of the EPDA and her husband Bob have been visiting our city and we managed to fast forward our work on establishing our very first Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialist in time with Mary's visit. So advertisements went out nationwide on the Saturday 29th August. Today Mary & Bob, together with our own Parkinson's Association of WA members, as well as representatives from the Health Department of WA (who are funding this position for one year - with hopefully more to come!) met to "launch" this very soon to be established post of Parkinson's Disease Nurse Specialist. This person will work from our PAWA office, in the community and in the hospitals of our city. If you will allow me, Barbara, following is the advertisement which appeared today. Details of the job - for anyone interested, can be found on the PAWA homepage as indicated at the bottom of the advt. If you can't get them off the web and would genuinely like a copy of the Duty Statement, Selection criteria, Context for the job, etc, I can send you these. Sincerely Joy Graham (back on the list while we were getting all of this off the ground!) .......................................................................... The Parkinson's Association of WA Inc. & the Neurological Council of WA Inc. Invite applications for a PARKINSON'S DISEASE NURSE SPECIALIST Full time 1 year position (Renewal subject to funding) Level 3 ANF (WA) This new position will be filled by an innovative, creative and empathetic person interested in working with the Parkinson's community to ensure better health outcomes for people affected by Parkinson's Disease. The successful applicant will be capable of working alone, with established clinics and health professionals and with groups of volunteers. Essential Qualifications * Qualification as a Registered Nurse and eligible for registration in Div.1 Nurses Board of Western Australia * Advanced knowledge of Parkinson's Disease * At least 5 years professional experience in a relevant field * A Class Driver's Licence Further Info /Application Package: Joy Graham Ph/Fax 0011 61 8 9430 4730 [log in to unmask] www.quartec.com.au/parkinsons Closing Date: 25 September 1998