CRVCID: 712552
This is a Recruitment Pool for
permanent appointments at various hours per fortnight.
This is a 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
31/05/2026.
Overview of the
role:
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in
our community-based infant, child, and adolescent mental health
nursing service, you will play a vital role in supporting young
individuals and their families. You will coordinate referrals,
conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, and provide case
management for complex clients. Your expertise will be essential in
crisis management, program development, and maintaining a strong
community network, all aimed at promoting mental health in children
and adolescents.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate referrals for infants, children, and adolescents
through the South West Mental Health Duty Officer role,
ensuring prioritisation in consultation with the
multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis
intervention plans, and risk assessments for at-risk
individuals.
- Provide clinical case management services for clients and
their families, offering ongoing support and information.
- Develop and implement mental health prevention programmes
in collaboration with community stakeholders.
- Foster relationships with schools, hospitals, general
practitioners, and community organisations to build a
comprehensive support network.
- Participate in inter-agency case conferences and team
meetings, contributing to ongoing evaluation and development of
clinical practices.
Ideal
Candidate:
- Registered Nurse eligible for registration with the Nursing
and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Extensive experience in community mental health,
particularly in triage and case management.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a knack
for leadership and problem-solving.
- In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act, policies, and
quality management processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary
team environment.
- Current understanding of legislative requirements related
to equal opportunity and occupational safety.
- Valid C or C-A Class driver’s licence.
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
Paul Blakey on 0409 012 751.
Why working for
us: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an
amazing range of benefits:
- 12% 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:
- 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 cover letter and 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 the work-related
requirements in the JDF (maximum 3-4 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.
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
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).
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
