This is for a
Permanent, Fixed Term and Casual appointment at 76 hours per
fortnight. There is a possibility of an extension(s) an/ or
permanency with casual or fixed term
appointments.
This is an “open-ended”
recruitment pool, and as such the following should be
noted:
- The
panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and
will assess on a regular basis.
- 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.
An opportunity
exists for a talented and enthusiastic
Clinical Nurse Specialist Community Mental Health to
join the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service Team in Derby
and/or Fitzroy
Crossing.
Come for the adventure and
stay for the people, scenery and
amazing sunsets … Don’t miss out on this fantastic
opportunity to make a real difference to the Kimberley community
AND work and play in one of the most sought-after and
photographed locations in Australia.
- Great benefits
including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an
additional week annual leave.
- Generous Salary
Packaging Benefits.
- 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.
To be successful,
you will have...
- Eligible
for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated ability to
apply recovery approaches when working with individuals,
families and communities affected by mental health
conditions.
- Exhibits
advanced community mental health nursing skills in working with
individuals with complex mental health conditions, including
mental state assessment, risk assessments, crisis intervention,
and care coordination.
- Extensive and recent
experience in community-based mental health nursing
practice.
- Demonstrated ability to
work alone and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Highly
developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication
skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal
consumers and their families, and other stakeholders accessing
mental health services.
- Demonstrated knowledge
of medications used, and experience in the dispensing and
administering of medications used in the treatment of mental
health disorders.
- Current
knowledge of legislative obligations in relation to the WA
Mental Health Act 2014.
- Working
knowledge of computer use and information systems relevant to
the position.
- Current
C Class drivers Licence and an ability and willingness to
travel including overnight stays away from
home.
Position
Profile:
Provides advanced community
mental health services to clients of the KMHDS which is based on
best practice. Provides a service, which is culturally secure and
takes into account the emotional, social and spiritual well-being
of clients. Conducts Mental Health and/or drug and alcohol (AOD)
Triage, acute initial assessments, Risk Assessments crisis
intervention, care management planning and implementation of care
plan and referral services to clients and their
carer/s.
What we
offer
In addition to the great
salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location
based allowances including:
- Heavily
subsidised housing subject to
eligibility
- Additional North
West paid leave
- District Allowance -
regional specific
- Annual travel
subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning
subsidy allowance.
- 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.
- Plus,
Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
- 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
WACHS Kimberley is the most
northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has
approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different
Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley
consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three
Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley
provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area
health, community aged care, and mental health services across the
region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal
health, allied health, and support
staff.
Want to know more
about this role?
We encourage you to contact
Roslyn Munro on 0439 778 171.
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).
How to
Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
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.
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form
If you experience
difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee
Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business
hours.
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.
This vacancy 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
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.
