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

We are seeking suitable applications for a highly capable and values driven Clinical Nurse Specialist to join our dynamic team at Osborne community mental health service in the Intensive Clinical Outreach Team (ICOT).

This is a Permanent full-time position at 80 hours per fortnight, but we would also consider part time or job share.

What is our Clinical Nurse Specialist role?

The ICOT team is a multidisciplinary team that provides evidence based, specialised mental health services.  The service is committed to working alongside service providers, consumers and carer stakeholders, to promote optimal mental health for those referred to our service. The team provides assertive case management to ensure holistic health care while practical and achievable care plans are developed collaboratively with the consumer, family, carer and other services to promote rehabilitation and sustained recovery. The consumer is supported to feel optimistic for their recovery and foster a sense of hope and their capacity to change is encouraged. The Clinical nurse specialist provides advanced nursing leadership and knowledge and reflects the North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. 

The role offers unique benefits to the usual, such as

• Community based role, working core business hours 0830am – 5:00pm.
• A variety of roles within the service
• Opportunity to work over a 7 day a week service with attractive penalty rates for after-hours and weekends (rostered in advance)
• Qualification allowance for approved relevant courses
• Accrued leave days

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 Fay Burrows Coordinator Of Nursing 0403 100 329 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests.

We think you’ll like it here

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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 HSS Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

The JDF is attached for reference. Your application should include:

• A Cover Letter (max 3 pages) explaining why you are applying for this role and providing examples to demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills in the areas of:
  • How you provide Mental health care and interventions at an advanced level
  • How you use communication skills to facilitate positive working relationships with consumers and their families
• A detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications, capabilities and experience relevant to this position.
• References - 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 or the wider public 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 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.