Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health (After Hours)
This is a Permanent Part Time appointment at 64 hours per fortnight.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. 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. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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 of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
To ensure the East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) is meeting their employer obligations, all current employees who are undergoing or deemed Commissioner’s Instruction No 23. (CI 23) eligible, will be given preference to permanent vacancies within the EMHS.
Position Profile: We are seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to the position of Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health (After Hours). The successful applicant is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care within their specialty. The CNS supports the Ward based Nurse Unit Manager by supervising the delivery of quality patient care out of hours, through developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice, education of staff and initiating research and quality improvement activities.
This position is responsible for the provision of a consultation service within their area of expertise within the Hospital. The CNS works collaboratively to improve the quality of patient care and promote desired outcomes in the patient population requiring mental health management and care.
As a senior nurse this position has professional accountability to the Coordinator of Mental Health Nursing and provides mentorship and role modelling for nurses and contributes to the advancement of the profession, in keeping with the vision and values for Bentley Health Service.
Area Profile: Bentley Health Service (BHS) is a specialist hospital located 11km from the Perth CBD and forms part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. BHS provides quality healthcare to the community, specialising in the delivery of mental health care, aged care services, obstetrics, and rehabilitation.
Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Judy Tilley on 08 9416 3408.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position, write a statement addressing the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.