This is a Permanent Full Time
appointment.
Are you a dedicated mental health
professional looking to make a significant impact in a vibrant
community? Join us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health
Triage at the Western Australian Country Health Service, where you
will provide vital services to individuals and families in need of
specialised mental health care.
In this challenging yet rewarding role, you
will provide and facilitate the delivery of evidence-based mental
health services to clients, including conducting triage assessments
and developing acute management plans. Your expertise will allow
you to make informed clinical decisions and collaborate effectively
within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive care for
those experiencing mental health challenges.
The ideal candidate will
possess:
- Extensive experience in the mental health
field, with a strong background in community mental health
practice.
- Demonstrated ability to assess complex
presentations and provide evidence-based interventions for
various mental health disorders.
- Sound knowledge of the current practices
in mental health services, including familiarity with the
Mental Health Act (1996, WA).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the
capability to develop and implement comprehensive management
plans for clients.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, essential for effective collaboration with a
multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in workplace leadership and
the ability to foster an inclusive working
environment.
Key responsibilities of the role
include:
- Conducting comprehensive mental health
triage assessments across various settings.
- Developing acute management plans and
providing clinical case management for complex
cases.
- Administering medication and ensuring
high standards of care are met.
- Building and maintaining clinical liaison
networks with a range of health services and community
organisations.
- Providing educational activities and
programmes for clients, families, and health service
staff.
This position is located at the
Esperance Health Campus. Find out more about
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Area Profile
The Goldfields region of the WA Country
Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western
Australia. The region is located in the south eastern corner of
Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshore
islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two
main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three
smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman. The
Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number of Aboriginal
communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal
language groups and an Aboriginal population that represents 12.3
per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10 people, on average,
identifying as Aboriginal – this in comparison to the state average
of 3.6 per cent. The region supports a wide range of industry,
including mining, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism. Mining is
the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the
region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the
south.
Working with WA
Country Health Service - Goldfields
To learn more about the role, please refer to
the attached Job Description Form and contact Christopher
York on 08 9071 0444.
What We Offer:
The Western Australian Country Health Service
offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of
benefits:
- Paid Study
Leave
-
Generous Salary Packaging
Benefits
- Up to $9010 on a
range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday
living expenses
- Up to $2650 on
meals and entertainment
- Access to novated
vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle
expenses
- Flexible working and
leave arrangements
- Professional Development
opportunities
- 12% Superannuation
Guarantee
- 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.
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 how you meet the essential criteria listed on the
job description form.
- A statement addressing
the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined
in the attached JDF).
- The names and contact
details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one
to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.
Selection Criteria: Please
see the attached Job Description Form available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au
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).
Application
Instructions
Applicants are advised to write a statement
addressing the selection criteria on the attached JDF and provide a
detailed resume and cover letter which summarises your experience
and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
These documents
should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online
application process as you will be required to answer various
questions and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
Diversity
Statement
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.
Subsequent
Vacancies
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.
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.
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).
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be
accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT
BE CONSIDERED.
