CRVCID
721933
This
is for a permanent full-time role at 1.0 FTE (Full Time
Equivalent).
Whilst this
selection process will initially be used to fill this vacancy,
it may also be used to appoint applicants, assessed as suitable
during this selection process, to the same or other similar
positions at CAHS for up to 12 months. These can be permanent
full time, permanent part time or fixed term full time, fixed
term part time opportunities with the possibility of extension
and/or permanency.
About Eating
Disorders Service:
The Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provides
comprehensive mental health services to children and
adolescents from birth to 18 years following a holistic and
patient-centered approach.
Our Eating
Disorders Services (EDS) provide assessment, consultation and
treatment services for young people who present with symptoms
of an eating disorder, and their families. We provide
inpatient in reach, and outpatient intervention through
various models of care including family-based therapy and
parent focused education and support. EDS offers nursing
medical clinics, outpatient day programs, and consultation
liaison with CAMHS clinics across the state. Our robust research
program is a key component to continuous improvement of our
services, together with consumer engagement.
Our diverse,
multi-disciplinary team includes clinical psychology,
dietetics, social work, occupational therapy, physiotherapy,
nursing, education, peer support, medical and psychiatry
teams, and liaises with private and public sector youth and
adult health providers. Our state-wide service includes
support for regionally based patients through provision of
telehealth, and our partnership with regional CAMHS and WA
Country Health Service (WACHS) clinics.
About the
Role:
We are seeking
enthusiastic Clinical Nurses with experience, knowledge, and
skills in eating disorders to deliver high quality nursing
services in the Eating Disorder Service day program, medical
clinic, triage, in-reach, and other duties as
required.
What you will bring:
- Preferably
3 or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse,
applicants with differing work and lived experience may
also be considered.
- Experience
working with children and adolescents is also
preferred.
- Experience
working with clients with eating disorders is
preferred.
- Demonstrated
ability to supervise others, and provide clinical
knowledge to enable staff in delivering quality patient
care.
- A
keen interest to upskill 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 Essential Criteria 2 to
8 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.
Role related questions:
We encourage you to contact Maria Garland,
at maria.garland@health.wa.gov.au or
by phone at 08 6456 0201, 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.
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).
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job
application information sheet which contains important
information.
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.
