Come join us!
We welcome applications for Mental Health Registered Nurses or
General/ Comprehensive Registered Nurses with either acute mental
health speciality experience or those with a desire to work in the
specialty of mental health that have experience in an acute
hospital environment.
Working as a
mental health nurse is both stimulating and rewarding by helping
some of the most vulnerable clients to make a positive difference
to their life when they need it most. Within Mental Health at East
Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) there is a strong sense of
comradery amongst staff and a supportive and inclusive environment
created by our teams.
By joining us
you will work in a multidisciplinary team of skilled health
professionals who all share the same desire to improve a
person’s quality of life and contribute to the progression of
better outcomes in their mental health journey. Progress your
career path with plenty of opportunities for your career
advancement in mental health or developing new skills in all areas
of mental health. You will receive ongoing support to participate
in career development and training by leading practitioners. If
this is something you can see yourself doing, you may be exactly
what EMHS is looking for.
EMHS is a
values-based organisation, so if you share our values in delivering
consistent high-quality patient care then come join us.
We
aren’t just looking for locals. If you are in other parts of
Australia or overseas and would like to live in and experience the
natural beauty and amazing climate WA has to offer, then we
encourage you to apply. Check out the video below to hear more from
out staff and join WA's mental health team.
Work
with Us
Take your
career to the next level and join one of EMHS’s mental health
facilities across our two groups; Armadale Kalamunda Group (AKG
– Armadale Mental Health Service) and Royal Perth Bentley
Group (RPBG – Royal Perth Hospital, and Bentley Health
Service). Within EMHS our Registered Nurses provide comprehensive
evidence-based nursing care to patients and enjoy excellent career
opportunities, receive support through education and training from
highly qualified staff development teams.
There
is an ongoing demand for mental health services therefore nursing
vacancies are available within acute and sub-acute; voluntary and
involuntary mental health in-patient facilities across
EMHS.
We
Reward You
East
Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) are committed to staff
development and wellbeing. We offer a wide range of benefits
including:
- Many
options for flexible work arrangements, including generous
leave provisions for you to enjoy both work and personal
pursuits.
- Discounts and/or access
to services for employees to improve their health and
wellbeing.
- Access
to generous salary packaging arrangements (car leasing,
laptops, phones, general living expenses, - including mortgage
and rent to name a few).
- Professional development
opportunities and study leave/assistance.
- Discounted private
health insurance.
- Other
professional allowances available.
- Relocation assistance
available to interstate and international applicants
(conditions apply), and visa sponsorship may be
considered.
- All
locations within EMHS are easily accessible to public transport
and onsite parking is also available
About
the Job
This is a
Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time,
Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments.
Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
EMHS has
multiple permanent positions available across its Mental
Health Services. Local, interstate and international
applicants are encouraged apply.
This
recruitment pool will be open for 3 months, and the following
should be noted:
- The
panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications
throughout this timeframe and will assess on a regular basis.
(although there may be a delay in processing applications over
the Christmas/New Year period).
- Suitable
applicants will be placed in a pool and appointments may be
made when similar vacancies occur within EMHS.
- Appointments may be made
from this pool until 31/05/2023.
- Please
inform your referees that they may be contacted when you submit
your application.
For further
job related information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team
on +61 89224 7007 or EMHSTalent@health.wa.gov.au
Application
Instructions
Applying is
easy! Simply complete the online application form and attach a
current CV clearly detailing your qualifications; work history and
contact details (phone and email) for two (2) referees (one being
your current line manager)
NOTE:
Written Selection Criteria is NOT required. Please do not
include this with your application.
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 and
Equality
Local,
Interstate and International applicants are encouraged to apply. To
be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary
evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the
period of the contract. Australian citizenship or permanent
residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be
considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
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.
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
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on 27 February
2023 will not be
accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
