We currently
have 1.17 FTE available for immediate
appointment.
The recommended
candidates will be considered for fixed term contracts with the
possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
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 part time or fixed
term part time opportunities with the possibility of extension(s)
and/or permanency.
CRVCID No.
725903
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.
About
the Role:
In this role, you will
practise in accordance with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery
Council (ANMC) Professional Practice Framework, the ANMC National
Competency Standards for Enrolled Nurses, and all relevant Nursing
and Midwifery Board of Australia codes and guidelines. You will
provide safe, compassionate and evidence‑based nursing care to
patients and their families within the Scope of Nursing Practice
Decision‑Making Framework, under the delegation and supervision of
a Registered Nurse. The role involves monitoring and evaluating
nursing care, reporting changes in patient condition, family
circumstances or care planning, and promptly escalating concerns or
rapidly changing situations. You will identify common clinical
issues, recognise when matters are outside your scope of practice,
and access appropriate support and resources. Working
collaboratively as part of the nursing team, you will liaise with
patients, carers, colleagues, medical staff, allied health
professionals and external agencies to support coordinated
multidisciplinary care. Professional, respectful and courteous
communication is essential, promoting partnership in care. In
collaboration with the Registered Nurse, you will take
responsibility for ongoing professional development, participate in
research, quality improvement, practice development and
accreditation activities, and engage in emergency management
processes to ensure familiarity with organisational policies and
procedures.
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 current
resume and cover letter which summarises your
experience and how you are able to meet the position
requirements.
- Evidence
of current registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of
Australia (Essential criteria
1).
- A
written statement
addressing Essential Criteria 2, 3, 5 and
7 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 Yasmine Qasem,
Nurse Educator via yasmine.qasem@health.wa.gov.au
or 08 6456 1232 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 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.
Whilst this selection
process will initially be used to fill the above fixed-term
vacancies, 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
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.
