This is for Permanent, Fixed
Term, and Casual appointments at 76 hours per fortnight with the
possibility of an extension or permanency.
This
is a pool recruitment and there are currently 3.0 FTE available for
immediate filling.
This is an “open-ended”
recruitment pool, and as such the following should be
noted:
- The panel will monitor
this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a
regular basis.
- 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 31/12/2026.
An opportunity exists for a
talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse
Specialist Community Mental Health to join the Kimberley Mental
Health and Drug Service Team in Derby and/or Fitzroy
Crossing.
- Great benefits
including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an
additional week annual leave.
- Generous Salary
Packaging Benefits.
- The Country
Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program.
- As a WA Country
Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts
across some private health care funds. Please see attached
flyer for further details.
To be successful, you will
have...
- Eligible for registration
in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated ability to
apply recovery approaches when working with individuals,
families and communities affected by mental health
conditions.
- Exhibits advanced
community mental health nursing skills in working with
individuals with complex mental health conditions, including
mental state assessment, risk assessments, crisis intervention,
and care coordination.
- Extensive and recent
experience in community-based mental health nursing
practice.
- Demonstrated ability to
work alone and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Highly developed
interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with
the ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal consumers and
their families, and other stakeholders accessing mental health
services.
- Demonstrated knowledge of
medications used, and experience in the dispensing and
administering of medications used in the treatment of mental
health disorders.
- Current knowledge of
legislative obligations in relation to the WA Mental Health Act
2014.
- Working knowledge of
computer use and information systems relevant to the
position.
- Current C Class drivers
Licence and an ability and willingness to travel including
overnight stays away from home.
Position Profile:
Provides advanced community mental health
services to clients of the KMHDS which is based on best practice.
Provides a service, which is culturally secure and takes into
account the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of clients.
Conducts Mental Health and/or drug and alcohol (AOD) Triage, acute
initial assessments, Risk Assessments crisis intervention, care
management planning and implementation of care plan and referral
services to clients and their carer/s.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees
enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances
including:
-
- Additional North
West paid leave
- District
Allowance - regional specific
- Annual travel
subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning
subsidy allowance.
- Paid study Leave
assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
- Generous salary packaging
benefits:
-
- 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.
- Plus, Additional Remote
Area Specific Benefits.
- Professional Development
opportunities
- Continuous learning
opportunities
- 12% Superannuation
Guarantee
- WACHS supports flexible
working practices and consideration will be given to flexible
work/roster options, where operationally
appropriate.
- As a WA Country Health
Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across
some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for
further details.
The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive
program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives -
across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or
permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligible nurses and
midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12
months. Please refer to the
WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive
Program website for eligibility criteria.
Area Profile
WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health
region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200
Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language
groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or
Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six
hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community
Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides
hospital, community health, public health, remote area health,
community aged care, and mental health services across the region
through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health,
allied health, and support staff.
Want to know more about this
role?
We encourage you to contact Sarah
MacKenzie-Dodds on 0472 561 064.
Eligibility to Apply: To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa
(for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen,
permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in
Australia (for permanent appointments).
How to Apply: Applicants are
requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
Please provide the following information as
part of your application:
- A detailed CV that
clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
- A cover letter outlining
their suitability for this position.
- A 2-3 page maximum
document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job
Description Form (JDF)
- The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one
to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Selection Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description Form
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
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.
This vacancy 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
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).
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED.
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.
