CRVCID 732591
This is a
Permanent, Full-Time position working 76 hours per fortnight. This
position is located in Joondalup.
EMHS is committed to ensuring that our services
are delivered by people who are representative of the diverse
communities we assist.
We wholly embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage people
to work with us from all ages, races, genders, religions, sexual
orientations, family responsibilities or other characteristics,
including Aboriginal people, people from culturally diverse
backgrounds, individuals with a diverse sexuality or gender or
bodily diversity, and people with disability.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal
workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce
Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the
Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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).
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.
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
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.
Position Profile: As Clinical Nurse Manager you
will be responsible for the coordination, leadership and
supervision of staff and services within your remit. The role
contributes to the development and monitoring of standards of
nursing practice, initiates quality improvement practices and
implements changes and improvements for the service. The position
also provides clinical and professional expertise to ensure
comprehensive evidence-based care is delivered to consumers and
coordinates the day-to-day operations of Next Step clinical
services.
The Clinical Nurse Manager practices within their scope of
practice, considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing
Practice Decision Flowchart. Maintains a consumer case load within
an Integrated Service Delivery Model of Care. Promotes and develops
effective working relationships with external agencies.
In undertaking the role of this position, the occupant will need
to recognise that there is a commitment to focusing on the needs of
the individual, their families, carers or advocates working in
partnership for better alcohol and other drug and mental health
outcomes.
The successful candidate may be required to work at other
Integrated Clinical Service sites based on operational needs.
Area Profile: Next Step is the leading
government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia
providing a range of clinical services. The treatment services
provided by Next Step include:
- Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated
Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan
locations
- The Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East Perth
- An onsite pharmacy service based at East Perth
- Outpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated
Drug and Alcohol Youth Service. Community programs including
the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory
Service.
- Next Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive
service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each
individual.
Employee Benefits: Our employees enjoy a
range of benefits which may include (in line with operational
requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study
leave/assistance.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Flexible leave arrangements.
- Other professional and location based allowances.
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your
choice. For information on superannuation
click here.
Selection Criteria: Please see the
attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We
encourage you to contact Shelley Vivian on (08) 9219 1919
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please
contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance
during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are
requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or
manager.
Applicants are advised to write a covering letter
outlining their suitability for this position and attach their
current resume or curriculum vitae. In addition to this, applicants
are requested to provide a separate document (maximum three pages)
addressing each of the essential and desirable selection criteria
outlined on page five of the Job Description Form (JDF) attached.
When responding to each criterion, we encourage you to use
real-world examples from your career as this will assist us in
assessing your suitability. These documents should be
complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please
ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application
process as you will be required to answer various questions and
attach your documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or
after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED.
