The new Geraldton Health Campus Acute Psychiatric Unit, opening in mid‑2026, offers an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a modern and purpose‑built service. You will play a key role in delivering safe, person‑centred care for consumers with acute and complex mental health needs. This role offers strong clinical variety, leadership scope and the chance to shape models of care in a growing regional hospital. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, support best practice interventions and contribute to a positive and recovery‑focused environment. If you are looking for meaningful work where you can use your expertise to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online
Please provide the following information/documents as part of your application:
A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
A cover letter including a summary of your nursing experience, relevant to the attached 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.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact the Kristy Onions at or
Important Information To Note
Interviews may not be conducted as part of the process however applicants may be contacted to request additional information.
International applicants may be considered for this role.
You must be registered with AHPRA at the time the contract is issued.
What We Offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
Generous Salary Packaging 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
The Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 600,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates four health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison.
The $188 million redevelopment of Geraldton Health Campus is an investment in the Midwest, delivering:
an expanded emergency department
a new intensive care unit and new high dependency unit
a new integrated mental health service inclusive of an adult mental health inpatient unit and a mental health short stay unit
a reconfigured main entry
A community reference group with local consumers, staff and representatives from local organisations helped inform the architectural drawings.
The group also shaped cultural recognition of the traditional land owners and representation of regionally significant landmarks and industries in the new facility.
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).
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 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:
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.