WACHS South West is seeking
dedicated Clinical Nurses to provide exceptional clinical
management for clients with mental health conditions within our
nominated area. This role is pivotal in delivering quality care in
the community, ensuring that the highest standards of nursing
practice and respect for individual values are upheld.
This is a Recruitment Pool for suitably
qualified Clinical Nurses covering:
Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time,
Fixed Term - Full Time, and Fixed Term - Part Time appointments,
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
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.
Position
Overview: As a Clinical Nurse, you will engage clients by
identifying and implementing clinical management plans in
collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Your expertise will
guide clients through their mental health journey, conducting
thorough triage assessments and promoting effective working
relationships with other health professionals. This role also
requires clear documentation and adherence to relevant
legislation.
Ideal
Candidate:
- Registered Nurse eligible
for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia.
- Proven experience and
practice skills as a Mental Health Nurse.
- Strong ability to plan,
prioritise, and manage client cases effectively.
- Excellent verbal and
written communication skills with a strong interpersonal
approach.
- Experience working
collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary
team.
- Solid understanding of
the WA Mental Health Act (2014) and other pertinent
legislation.
- Must possess a current C
or C-A Class driver's licence.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and
evaluate clinical management plans in consultation with clients
and the multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct triage and mental
state examinations in both clinic and community
settings.
- Maintain accurate
clinical documentation per established guidelines and
policies.
- Promote and maintain
effective communication with health professionals and community
agencies.
- Participate in clinical
governance activities to uphold quality management
standards.
About
Us
The WA Country Health
Service’s core business is the provision of quality, accessible
health services to people from large regional centres to those in
small remote communities.
Our vision is
to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of
Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and
Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact
with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to
our patients.
About the
REGION
Working with WA Country Health Service - South
West
Learn more about living and
working in country WA by visiting our website at
WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country
WA
To learn more about the role,
please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Luke Hislop on 9722
1300.
Why working for
us: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an
amazing range of benefits:
- 12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further
information click
here.
- As a WA Country Health
Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some
private health care funds (flyer attached)
- 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 and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Flexible leave
arrangements
- Other professional and
location-based allowance
Application
Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via
the ‘apply for job’ button below. Please provide the following
documents and information as part of your application:
- A detailed cover letter
and resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work
experience and achievements including the contact details of 2
referees (including a current line manager).
- A written statement
addressing the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum
3-4 pages).
If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to
Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency
is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for
permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for
sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are
encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the
advertisement before completing the application as there are
several steps that are required to be completed prior to
progressing any application for employment.
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.
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.
