An opportunity
exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse to join
the Midwest Mental Health & Community Alcohol and Drug Service
in Geraldton.
To be successful, you will
have...
- Knowledge of and
experience with psychiatric disorders and treatment
interventions, and principles of community based mental
health care and illness prevention.
- Well developed
written and verbal communication, negotiating and
problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability
to work with clients from a variety of cultural and ethnic
groups.
- A working knowledge
of the WA Mental Health Act (2014) and other relevant
legislation.
- Demonstrated ability
to work with other health professionals with a
multi-disciplinary team.
- Knowledge of computer
applications, word processing skills.
- Eligible for / or in
possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers’ licence or
other specialised licence class.
Position
Profile:
Provides, plans, implements Community
Mental Health Nursing care to customers of Midwest Mental
Health and Community Alcohol & Drug Service.
Want to know more about this
role: We encourage you to contact Bec Owen on 08 9956
1999.
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 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 WA Country Health Service (WACHS)
Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than
470,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with
its population concentrated along the coast. The region is
located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and
incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton,
Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural
environment and is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal
people representing 13% of the overall population.
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.
