This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment working 76 hours per fortnight.

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Great Southern region covers 39,007 square kilometres along Western Australia's south coast. The Great Southern is renowned for its spectacular natural environment, including rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, forests, wildflowers and mountain ranges. Albany is the regional hub and is supported by a network of health services throughout the region including Bremer Bay, Denmark, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Katanning, Kojonup, Plantagenet, Ravensthorpe and Tambellup.

Great Southern Mental Health Service (GSMHS) provides specialist inpatient and community mental health services across the region through multidisciplinary teams based in Albany and Katanning.

Position Profile

The Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Older Adult is responsible for the assessment, planning, case management and delivery of clinical mental health care to complex older adult consumers within the Lower Great Southern region. The position provides specialist clinical, consultancy and educational services to clients, carers and primary mental health care providers, while acting as a clinical resource and leader within the multidisciplinary team.

Suitability Criteria

We are seeking an experienced and motivated clinician who can demonstrate:

1. Extensive experience and advanced clinical knowledge in the assessment, treatment, crisis intervention and case management of older adults with complex mental health disorders, including the application of evidence-based interventions and relevant mental health legislation.
2. Ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team, utilising strong communication, negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to achieve positive outcomes for consumers and stakeholders.
3. Clinical leadership experience, including the provision of clinical supervision, staff support, performance development and fostering a positive team culture.
4. Understanding of legislative and professional practice requirements, together with the ability to deliver culturally responsive mental health services and effectively engage with government, non-government and community support services.

Employee Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, WACHS offers a range of benefits including:

• 12% employer contributed superannuation
• Generous salary packaging opportunities
• Professional development and study leave assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave options
• Additional regional allowances and benefits where applicable

For Further Job Related Information

We encourage you to contact Nicolo Germinario, Clinical Nurse Manager APU, on (08) 9892 2641 for a confidential discussion regarding this position.

Applicants Are Required To Provide

• A cover letter that outlines your suitability for the position and specifically addresses the position Suitability Criteria (1-4 above)
• A current comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• The names and contact details of two professional referees, preferably including your current or most recent manager

Eligibility to Apply

To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. Permanent appointments may be made to Australian citizens, permanent residents or people holding visas that provide ongoing work rights in Australia.

WA Health Diversity Statement

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of its services. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service and is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

Other Conditions

This position is subject to:

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Successful Criminal Record Screening
• Successful WA Health Integrity Check
• Successful Pre-Employment Health Assessment
• Successful Working With Children Check
• Current C or C-A Class Driver's Licence
• Ability to travel throughout the region as required

Similar Vacancies

Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the advertised vacancy, applicants assessed as suitable may also be considered for similar vacancies within WA Country Health Service and/or the wider WA public sector for up to twelve months from the final recruitment decision.

Application Instructions

Applicants are requested to apply online via www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au. Please ensure all required documentation is ready for upload before commencing your application.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Applications Close: 4:00pm (AWST)