CRVCID No.
716010
This is a
recruitment pool with Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time,
Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time opportunities
available across CAMHS directorates with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency available.
We currently have 6
FTE vacancies available for immediate
appointment.
About
Our Team:
The Child and Adolescent
Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support,
advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18
years who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Ward 5A,
located at Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Nickoll Ward,
located at Hollywood, is an acute mental health inpatient facility
authorised under the WA Mental Health Act (2014). It provides 24/7
therapeutic care for children and adolescents up to 16 years old
who require acute psychiatric support, whether admitted voluntarily
or involuntarily when less restrictive care options are not
suitable.
As the
state-wide CAMHS Inpatient Unit, Ward 5A and Nickoll Ward offers a
safe, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic environment. The
multidisciplinary team works closely with families and carers to
deliver comprehensive diagnostic assessments, tailored therapeutic
programs, and recovery-oriented management.
Operating
within a secure setting, the unit runs a seven-day program that
includes short-term assessments, brief interventions, and group
therapies designed to meet individual needs. The service is
patient- and family-centred, with a strong focus on recovery and
collaboration.
About the Role:
You will provide
comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care to patients as part
of a multidisciplinary team. You will demonstrate competence in
clinical practice by delivering individualised care using a
problem-orientated approach to patients with complex problems. You
will provide patient care activities by providing goal-directed
treatment and effective liaison with senior nursing and other
health care personnel.
As the only
State Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient unit in Western
Australia, we have flexible part time and full time shifts
available and an opportunity to develop your skills in a leading
tertiary hospital environment. If you have experience in adult
mental health nursing and do not have paediatric mental health
experience, we offer upskilling and training
opportunities.
What
you will bring:
- Prior
experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Experience with children
and adolescents an asset but not required
- Ability
to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team, and
collaboratively across internal and external services and
stakeholders
- Keen
interest in upskilling your clinical and leadership
skills
Registration as a
Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is
required.
How
to apply:
We welcome your application
via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your
application should contain the following:
- A copy
of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work
experience.
- Evidence
of current registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia. (Essential criteria 1)
- A
written statement
addressing EssentialCriteria 2 -
6 as per the Job Description
Form, including relevant examples, in no more
than 3 pages maximum.
- The
name, email and contact details of two referees who can be
contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at
least one individual who has been or is your direct Line
Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your
confirmation prior to contacting your listed
referees.
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.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job
Description Form.
Role
related questions: We encourage you to contact
Robyn Balfe – Clinical Nurse Specialist via
Robyn.Balfe@health.wa.gov.au
with any specific questions related to this role.
Help
in submitting your application: If you experience
technical difficulties while applying online, please contact
Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during
business hours.
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).
This position
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
Other
Conditions: 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.
WA Health is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition,
we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA
Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are
encouraged to apply.
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 30/06/2026.
CAHS
values: To achieve our vision of healthy
kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a
workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values
of Compassion,
Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the
selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the
responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If
you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person
named in this advert.
WA Health is
committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the
provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly
encourage applications from people from culturally diverse
backgrounds and people with disabilities.
For
Assistance including any adjustment needed to
accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please
contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START)
service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE
OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
