This is
for a Permanent or Fixed term full time appointment
with the possibility of extension(s) or permanency.
Part time appointments may be
considered.
An
opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic
Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Midwest Mental
Health Community Alcohol and Drugs
Service.
To be
successful, you will have:
- Extensive and
recent experience working in in Community Mental Health
Services.
- Extensive
knowledge of mental health disorders and experience in
provision of evidence-based treatments in community
settings
- Highly developed
interpersonal, negotiation and problem-solving
skills.
- Highly developed
verbal and written communication skills including
computer literacy
- Ability to work
with clients from a variety of cultural and ethnic
groups.
- A working
knowledge of current mental health
legislation
- Ability to work
effectively with other health professionals with a
multi-disciplinary team
- 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 & Community
Alcohol & Drug Service.
Want to
know more about this role? We encourage you to
contact Sandi Reeves on 08 9941 6600.
What we
offer
In
addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an
amazing range of benefits:
- Location based
allowances.
- District
Allowance - regional specific.
- 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.
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).
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 their suitability for this
position.
- A 2–3-page
maximum 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.
If
you experience difficulties while applying online,
please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for
immediate assistance during business hours.
This
vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With
Children (WWC) Check. For further information please
refer to the WWC website at:
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.
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.
