With
2 FTE available, these are Permanent Full-Time appointments at
up to 80 hours per fortnight.
An
opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical
Nurse Specialist to join the Mental Health and Drug Service
team in Karratha in the Pilbara.
To be
successful, you will have...
- Sound
knowledge and understanding of psychiatric disorders and their
treatment; and of the principles of mental health promotion and
community-based health care.
- Extensive experience in
a community based mental health service including crisis
intervention, assertive case management and community-based
treatment; and eligibility for nomination as an Authorised
Mental Health Practitioner (at least 3 years post-graduate
experience in mental health).
- Demonstrated ability to
work alone and with other health professionals within a
multidisciplinary team.
- Well-developed written
and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Current
C Class drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel
within the Pilbara including overnight stays away from
home.
Position
Profile:
Provide
community mental health services to clients of the Pilbara
Mental Health and Drug Service in the Pilbara based on best
practice, including providing a service which is culturally
secure and takes into account the emotional, social and
spiritual well-being of our Aboriginal clients.
Want
to know more about this role: We encourage you to
contact Carina Seno on 0476 803 545 or Sharon on 08 9144
7800.
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).
Please
ensure you follow all application instructions carefully, as
incomplete submissions may affect the assessment of your
application.
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
your suitability for this position.
- A 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.
What
we offer
In addition
to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of
benefits:
-
•
Location based allowances (if applicable)
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.
- 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.
Area
Profile
The Pilbara
is WA’s second most northern region, defined by the Indian
Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory border to the
east. The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great
Sandy Desert and the Pilbara’s southern reaches border the
Midwest and Goldfields regions. The region covers a total area
of 507,896sq km (including offshore islands). Most of the
inhabitants are in the western third, whereas the eastern third
is largely desert with few inhabitants. Today the Pilbara
economy is crucial to the State, providing 2 of the State’s
largest export revenue earners – iron ore and liquefied natural
gas.
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
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.
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.
