Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community?  

We invite applications for a Clinical Nurse position from skilled and experienced individuals interested in a Permanent Full-Time/Part-Time and/or Fixed Term Full-Time/Part-Time appointments. Fixed Term appointments include the future possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We currently have 1.0FTE Permanent Full-Time available.

Position Profile and Role

Under the direction of the relevant Senior Registered Nurse(s) you are responsible for the provision of quality forensic case management within a community setting. Maintaining safe and effective clinical practice. Be an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team paying attention to clinical knowledge, technical expertise, and best practice within area of responsibility. Upholding and functioning within the core values of the organisation of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. Acts as a role model, providing leadership, support, team building and change management through respect, recognition and collaboration.

The role is part of the State Forensic Mental Health Service (SFMHS) which provides mental health services for individuals with mental illness associated with high-risk behaviours and who are typically involved in the criminal justice system.

There has been substantial State Government investment in forensic mental health services. Funding of over $185 million has been committed for new adult and child & adolescent forensic mental health units, with further announcements expected. Additional services are also implemented in relation to the Criminal Law Mental Impairment (CLMI) reform with expansion across all service streams.

For more information on the State Forensic Mental Health Service within North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS), you can visit their website.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits (North Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits) including:

• Salary packaging to increase take-home pay
• Professional and career development opportunities
• Diverse and inclusive culture

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact John Pinnington, Nurse Manager – Community Forensic Mental Health Team on 08 6159 6550 or email John.Pinnington@health.wa.gov.au to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online www.jobs.wa.gov.au so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Your application should include: 

• A Covering Letter (3 pages maximum) explaining why you are applying for this role, and providing examples to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and experience relating to  essential and desirable criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF).
• A copy of your resume summarising your qualifications, experience and achievements relevant to this position.
• The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Applicants must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them being deemed unsuitable.

Eligibility to Apply: To be suitable for appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.

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 options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

NMHS fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.

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

We look forward to receiving your application.