CRVCID 709353
This is a recruitment pool with Permanent Full-Time,
Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time
opportunities with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency available.
We currently have 8 permanent FTE vacancies available
for immediate appointment.
About Our
Team:
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in
Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children
and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental
health challenges.
Ward 5A, located at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Nickoll
Ward, located at Hollywood, is an acute mental health inpatient
facility authorised under the WA Mental Health Act (2014). It
provides 24/7 therapeutic care for children and adolescents up to
16 years old who require acute psychiatric support, whether
admitted voluntarily or involuntarily when less restrictive care
options are not suitable.
As the state-wide CAMHS Inpatient Unit, Ward 5A and Nickoll Ward
offers a safe, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic
environment. The multidisciplinary team works closely with families
and carers to deliver comprehensive diagnostic assessments,
tailored therapeutic programs, and recovery-oriented
management.
Operating within a secure setting, the unit runs a seven-day
program that includes short-term assessments, brief interventions,
and group therapies designed to meet individual needs. The service
is patient- and family-centred, with a strong focus on recovery and
collaboration.
About the
Role:
As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide comprehensive and
evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of a
multidisciplinary team. You will deliver individualised care using
a problem-orientated approach, and act as an advocate for patients,
consumers, and other members of the health care team to achieve
health goals.
As a Clinical Nurse, you will coordinate team activities,
supervise, and act as a resource for nursing staff in the
assessment of patients, and development and implementation of care
plans.
What you will bring:
- Preferably three or more years of experience as a
Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Experience working with children and adolescents is
desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise others and provide
clinical knowledge to enable staff in delivering quality
patient care.
- A keen interest to upskill your clinical and leadership
skills.
Registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
How to
apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at
the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the
following:
- A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and
relevant work experience.
- Evidence of current registration by the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia. (Essential Criteria
1)
- A written statement
addressing Essential 2 –
7 per the Job Description Form,
including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages
maximum.
The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be
contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least
one individual who has been or is your direct Line
Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation
prior to contacting your listed referees.
Role related questions: We encourage you
to contact Katy Warbrick – Clinical Nurse
Specialist via Katy.Warbrick@health.wa.gov.au
or 6456 1217 with any specific questions related
to this .
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.
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form.
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).
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
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.
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.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision
of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is
committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and
shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the
selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the
responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If
you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person
named in this advert.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of
discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace
diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from
culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal
workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a
measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
For Assistance including any adjustment
needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries –
please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team
(START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
