VCID
No: 709867
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
immediate vacancies available across the following services: Crisis
Connect (1FTE), Eating Disorders Service (3 FTE), Gender Diversity
Service (2 FTE), and PPIRT (2 FTE).
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.
CAHS helps children grow and
thrive and we offer these same opportunities to the nurses who join
our team. Our team-oriented approach allows for extensive clinical
upskilling, and leadership development opportunities for nurses of
all levels.
About the
Directorate:
Eating Disorders Service
(EDS)
The EDS at Perth
Children’s Hospital supports children and young people facing
challenges related to eating and exercise. A multidisciplinary team
delivers a range of treatment options including outpatient care,
day programs, inpatient support, and group therapy. The service
guides patients and families through assessment, recovery, and
discharge.
Gender Diversity Service
(GDS)
GDS is a
specialised outpatient clinic that provide support to children and
young people, and their families, seeking information about gender
identity, consultation and assessment, and assessment and approval
for gender-affirming medical treatment of teenagers where
appropriate.
Paediatric Psychiatry
In-Reach Team (PPIRT)
PPIRT offers
expert psychiatric consultation and support to PCH clinicians,
patients, and families. The team collaborates with treating teams
to manage complex mental health needs by providing:
• Specialist
psychiatric and risk assessments
• Clinical
advice on complex presentations
• Referral to
and/or liaison with other resources within the hospital or in the
community for extended treatment, if required
CAMHS Crisis
Connect
CCC provides a
single point of contact for children in community settings across
metropolitan Perth (including metropolitan emergency departments)
who require urgent mental health support, brief intervention and/or
assessment.
Support is offered in a
variety of different mediums including mental health assessments in
PCH emergency department, tele-health assessments for young people
into metro adult ED’s in addition to a 24/7 crisis line accessible
to all young people, their families and carers in addition to
professionals such as teachers, GPs and school psychologists
seeking expert advice.
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.
Please note this position is
on site, based at Perth Children’s Hospital.
What you will
bring:
- Preferably 3 or more
years of experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse,
applicants with differing work and lived experience may also be
considered
- Experience working with
children and adolescents is preferred
- 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)
- Answer the
following question: Can you describe a time when you
facilitated a group session or meeting? What was the purpose,
and how did you manage the group dynamics?
- A written statement
addressing Essential Criteria 2, 4, 6 and 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 Sarah
MacDonald, at Sarah.MacDonald@health.wa.gov.au or by phone
at 0482 843 760, with any specific questions related to this
role.
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.
