Vacancy Reference
No. 730185
We have 4.18 FTE
(Full Time Equivalent) of Permanent Full Time and Part Time
appointments available, for immediate
appointment.
Whilst this selection
process will initially be used to fill the above 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. 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
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.
Ward 5A, located at Perth
Children’s Hospital (PCH) and Nickoll Ward, located at Hollywood,
is an acute mental health inpatient facility authorised under the
WA Mental Health Act (2014). It provides 24/7 therapeutic care for
children and adolescents up to 16 years old who require acute
psychiatric support, whether admitted voluntarily or involuntarily
when less restrictive care options are not suitable.
As the state-wide CAMHS
Inpatient Unit, Ward 5A and Nickoll Ward offers a safe,
developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic environment. The
multidisciplinary team works closely with families and carers to
deliver comprehensive diagnostic assessments, tailored therapeutic
programs, and recovery-oriented management.
Operating within a secure
setting, the unit runs a seven-day program that includes short-term
assessments, brief interventions, and group therapies designed to
meet individual needs. The service is patient- and family-centred,
with a strong focus on recovery and collaboration.
About the Role:
As a Clinical Nurse, you
will provide comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care to
patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will deliver
individualised care using a problem-orientated approach, and act as
an advocate for patients, consumers, and other members of the
health care team to achieve health goals.
As a Clinical Nurse, you
will coordinate team activities, supervise, and act as a resource
for nursing staff in the assessment of patients, and development
and implementation of care plans.
What you will
bring:
- Preferably three or more
years of experience as a Registered Mental Health
Nurse
- Experience working with
children and adolescents is desirable.
- 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, 5, 7 and 8 as 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 Robyn Balfe –
Clinical Nurse Specialist via Robyn.Balfe@health.wa.gov.au 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 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
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.
