CRVCID 739197

This is a Recruitment Pool that will be used to fill Clinical Nurse Specialist positions. Permanent and Fixed-Term appointments working Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual hours are on offer. Fixed-Term appointments have the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30th June 2027. 

About the Clinical Nurse Specialist role:

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is responsible for contributing and overseeing delivery of quality patient care within their area of specialty. The CNS works collaboratively to improve and promote desired outcomes for consumer through the development of standards of practice, implementation of changes to clinical practice, initiating research and quality improvement activities; and the provision of a consultation service within their area of expertise/assigned area to all customers within the Health Service. Key duties of this role include, but are not limited to;

• Works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and other stakeholders to provide coordinated and integrated nursing care for mental health consumers within a Care Coordination Framework.
• Provides care coordination of an allocated case load undertaking assessment of consumers in the clinic and community settings and providing a range of community mental health interventions using a variety of skills and therapies. Undertakes comprehensive mental health triage as required.
• Provides expert clinical consultancy and liaison service for a broad range of stakeholders internal to health to assist with physical health screening and preventative activities.
• Performs duties in accordance with the EMHS Vision and Values, WA Health Code of Conduct, Work Health and Safety legislation, the Disability Services Act and the Equal Opportunity Act and Government, WA Health, EMHS and Departmental / Program specific policies and procedures.

For more information regarding this position, we encourage you to refer to the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.

For further job-related Information: for further information, we encourage you to contact Matt Fraser on (08) 9237 8600.

About the Midland Community Mental Health Service:

The Midland Community Mental Health service provides specialist clinical mental health services to individuals aged 18-65.

The specialists treat those:

• Who are not responding well to treatment for mental illness in a primary care setting (e.g. General Practitioners)
• With severe and complex mental health issues/illness
• Have a significant level of disturbance and psychosocial disability due to their illness that has a significant impact on their functioning
• Significant functional difficulties that require coordination of care and support across multiple agencies, family, friends, support people, carers and providers
• Would benefit from a multi-disciplinary team due to the intensive or complex nature of care required.

Services include:

• Assessment Treatment Team
• Clinical Treatment Team
• Intensive Clinical Outreach Team
• Midland Wellness Clinic
• Older Adult Community Services

Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible leave arrangements.
• Other professional and location-based allowances.
• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For information on superannuation click here. 
• Fitness Passport- discounted access to select gyms, pools, and fitness centres across Australia
• Discounted Smart Rider for travel to work
• Free Parking 

EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse communities we assist. 

We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics, including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or bodily diversity, and people with disability. 

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy.  As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.  Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. 

Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.   

Other Conditions:  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. 

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote applications from people with disability. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to support you through the recruitment process. Please contact EMHSTalent@health.wa.gov.au to let us know if you require any adjustments to take part in the application or selection process.

How to Apply:

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au) and provide suitable Referees, it is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Satisfactory references are an essential part of East Metropolitan Health Service’s (EMHS) recruitment. Set yourself up to succeed in your application by providing suitable, contactable referees.

Applicants are advised to write a covering letter outlining their suitability for this position and attach their current resume or curriculum vitae. In addition to this, applicants are requested to provide a separate document (maximum three pages) addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria outlined on page five of the Job Description Form (JDF) attached. When responding to each criterion, we encourage you to use real-world examples from your career as this will assist us in assessing your suitability. 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.

Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, Monday 3rd August 2026 at 4:00pm will not be accepted. 

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.