CRVCID: 713952
This is for a Permanent,
Fixed Term or Casual appointment at up to 80 hours per fortnight,
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
An opportunity exists
for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join
the Pilbara Mental Health and Drug Service team.
To be successful, you will
have...
- Knowledge and understanding of emotional, behavioural,
psychological and psychiatric disorders of children and
adolescents.
- Extensive experience as a Community Mental Health Nurse
with demonstrated expert level skill sin crisis intervention,
assessment and treatment of children & adolescents with mental
health problems
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in
a multidisciplinary team and ability to work as an independent
practitioner
- Well-developed written and verbal communication and
interpersonal skills.
Position
Profile:
Responsible for assessment, risk &
crisis planning; including the delivery of clinical mental health
care to complex children & adolescents. And their families in the
Pilbara region. Provide a specialist clinical, consultant and
educational service to clients, carers and primary health care
providers. Demonstrate a positive commitment to modelling WACHS
values, safety and quality improvement and the Code of Conduct in
all aspects of their employment. Compliance with all relevant
policies, procedures, standards and legislation including
confidentiality and work health and safety policies.
This is a regional role and can be based at Hedland,
Karratha or Newman Health Campuses. The role requires the ability
to travel within the region as required, including overnight
stays.
Want to know more about
this role: We encourage you to contact Daniel McKenna 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).
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.
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 WA Country Health Service
(WACHS) Pilbara region of Western Australia spans over 500,000
square kilometres, covering some of the most remote and rugged
landscapes in the State. Located in the north-west of Western
Australia, the Pilbara is renowned for its striking red earth,
ancient gorges and stunning coastline. The region is home to a
culturally diverse population, with Aboriginal people representing
around 16% of residents. Major towns include Karratha, Port
Hedland, Newman and Tom Price, and the area plays a vital role in
Australia’s resources industry. WACHS Pilbara delivers health
services across multiple hospital and community sites, providing
care to communities that are as unique and resilient as the region
itself.
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.
