Do you
want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health
of its people and community?
This
is a Fixed Term Part-Time appointment for 6 months at 32 hours per
fortnight, with the possibility of
extension(s).
What
is our Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Triage
role?
The
successful applicant will provide assessment and support for
individuals experiencing mental health problems. This
includes:
- Providing
primary triage responses to all referrals made to Subiaco
Community Mental Health, identifying the nature and
appropriateness of referrals and setting priorities for
management.
- Collating
information for presentation to the Subiaco Community Mental
Health Assessment and Treatment team (ATT) and to the
Continuing Treatment Teams (CTT).
- Conducting
emergency assessments and brief intervention as
required.
While your
qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your
values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure
our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation,
Teamwork, and Integrity. During the selection process you will be
assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this
position while upholding our values.
What
we offer
NMHS
supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given
to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In
addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range
of benefits (North
Metropolitan Health Service - Pay and Benefits)
including:
- Generous
salary packaging to increase take-home pay.
- Professional
and career development opportunities.
- Diverse
and inclusive culture.
Want
to know more about this role?
We encourage
you to contact Fiona
Crocombe on 08 9489 7200 to discuss how this role
aligns with your personal and career interests.
Area
profile
NMHS
contains Western Australia’s largest Mental Health Service caring
for youths, adults, and older adults. Services are delivered
through inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day
therapy and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1
million people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services
include research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating
disorders and other specialised services.
We
think you’ll like it here
Our
employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch
this video to find out what they have to say.
Ready
to join our team?
Applicants
are required to apply online at https://www.jobs.wa.gov.au/ so
allow enough time to complete the online application process and
attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties,
please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
The Job
Description Form (JDF) is attached for reference. Your
application should include:
-
A Cover Letter (max 3 pages) explaining why you
are applying for this role and providing examples to
demonstrate your knowledge, experience and skills in the
areas of:
- Mental
health nursing, mental health disorders and
treatment.
- Community
and acute psychiatry, with an advanced level of
assessment and crisis intervention skills.
- The
Mental Health Act 2014 and other relevant
legislation.
- A
detailed Resume which sets out your qualifications,
capabilities and experience relevant to this
position.
- References
- the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is
preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent
supervisor.
Applicants
must ensure their nominated referees are available to provide
references when requested, as failure to do so may result in them
being deemed unsuitable.
Eligibility
to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is
an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a
fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your
entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the
contract.
WA Health
engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health
policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
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.
North
Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity
and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of
belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are
committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care
for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect,
Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this
role.
NMHS is
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our
Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position.
NMHS upholds
the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have
disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace
adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or
require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process,
please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at
email nmhs.talent@health.wa.gov.au.
Lodgement
is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the
closing date will not be accepted.
We
look forward to receiving your application.
This
document can be made available in alternative formats on
request.
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Metropolitan Health Service 2025
