CRVCID 733540
This is a Permanent, Full-Time position working 76
hours per fortnight. This position is based in the Perth
CBD.
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: We are currently seeking a
dynamic and enthusiastic individual to appoint to a Clinical Nurse
Manager (Outpatients) working at Next Step Drug & Alcohol Services.
The Clinical Nurse Manager (Outpatients) is responsible for the
coordination, leadership, and supervision of staff within their
remit in the Next Step Service.
In this role, the successful applicant will contribute to the
development and monitoring of standards of nursing practice,
initiating research and quality improvement activities, and
implementing changes which benefit service provision. Additionally,
the successful applicant will provide clinical and professional
expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence-based care is delivered
to consumers and coordinates day-to-day operations. The Clinical
Nurse Manager is required to practice within their scope of
practice, considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing
Practice Decision Flowchart. Other key duties include, but are not
limited to:
- Provides and oversees highly skilled interventions in the
management and treatment of alcohol and other drug
disorders.
- Works in collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams,
providing clinical alcohol and other drug assessments and
providing advice to clinicians (including local hospitals and
non-government service providers) about the recommended
consumer management plans and facilitates transfers as
required.
- Role models a positive organisational culture in line with
EMHS vision and values.
For more information regarding this position including a
breakdown of duties, reporting structures and selection criteria,
we encourage you to refer to the Job Description Form (JDF)
attached.
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 Elizabeth Laing on (08) 9219 1848.
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.
