We currently have one (1)
permanent full-time vacancy at 76 hours per fortnight available for
immediate filling.
Are you a dedicated Mental Health
Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in the
lives of clients within the community? We are seeking committed
Clinical Nurses to provide comprehensive clinical management of
clients with mental illness, ensuring high-quality care in a
supportive and engaging environment.
Position Profile: In this role, you will be
responsible for crafting and implementing clinical management plans
in collaboration with clients and a multidisciplinary team. Your
expertise will be crucial in conducting triages and mental state
examinations, while promoting effective working relationships
across various health services and agencies.
To be successful in this role, you will
have:
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and practice skills as a
Mental Health Nurse.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to plan, prioritise and
undertake case management of clients.
- Demonstrated effective communication (verbal and written)
and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
environment as an effective team member.
- Demonstrated sound understanding of the WA Mental Health
Act (2014), Nurses Act and other legislation and policies
applicable to a community mental health practice setting.
About Us
The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the
provision of quality, accessible health services to people from
large regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Our vision is to be global leader in rural and
remote healthcare.
Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity,
Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how
we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we
provide care to our patients.
About the REGION
Working with WA Country Health Service - South
West
Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting
our website at
WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job
Description Form and contact Kelli Wood on
0437 476 954.
Why working for us: In addition to the great
salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of
your choice. For further information click
here.
- As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re
entitled to discounts across some private health care funds
(flyer attached)
- Generous salary packaging benefits:
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- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as
mortgage, your rent or other everyday living
expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday
accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars
for a car and expenses
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study
Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowance
Application Instructions: Applicants are
requested to apply online via the ‘apply for job’
button below. Please provide the following documents and
information as part of your application:
- A detailed resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant
work experience and achievements including the contact details
of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
- A written statement addressing each of the work-related
requirements on page four (4) of the JDF, in no more than four
(4) pages.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian
citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for
applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public
sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for
some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact
person listed in the advertisement before completing the
application as there are several steps that are required to be
completed prior to progressing any application for employment.
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.
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.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of
satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any
offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is
conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform
the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA
will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further
information.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce
where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a
diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to
meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all
backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable
future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R
and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications
from people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people
from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and
youth (24 years of age and under).
Similar Vacancy: 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 twelve (12)
months from when the authorised delegate endorses the
recruitment decision.
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
