The following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for
applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process
however applicants may be contacted to provide additional
information.
- 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.
Position Profile: The Clinical Nurse is
responsible for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation
of high quality, client focussed care. Plans and facilitates client
activities in collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary
team. Provides support and supervision for other staff. Liaises
with all members of the health care team, clients and carers. Works
with clients resident in the Acute Psychiatric Unit.
Ideal Candidate:
- Eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse by the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- A minimum of three years’ recent experience in an acute
psychiatric setting.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal
skills.
- Advanced clinical skills and knowledge in mental health
nursing, including the Mental Health Act 2014.
- Proven ability to implement and evaluate nursing policies
and standards relevant to mental health practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in
collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Coordinate ward activities including admissions, discharge
planning, and patient flow management.
- Provide clinical expertise in the implementation of
treatment programmes and support for patients’ families and
carers.
- Maintain effective communication with all health care team
members, ensuring adherence to legal and service policies.
- Mentor and supervise nursing staff, contributing to their
professional development and quality improvement
initiatives.
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 Glenn
Moorey on 9722 1583.
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.
