The new GeraldtonHealth Campus Acute Psychiatric Unit, opening inmid‐2026, offers an excitingopportunity for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to join a modernand purpose‐built service.You will play a key role in delivering safe,person‐centred care forconsumers with acute and complex mental health needs. This roleoffers strong clinical variety, leadership scope and the chanceto shape models of care in a growing regional hospital. Youwill work closely with a multidisciplinary team, support bestpractice interventions and contribute to a positive andrecovery‐focused environment.If you are looking for meaningful work where you can use yourexpertise to make a real impact, we would love to hear fromyou.
Overview
Please provide the followinginformation/documents as part of your application:
* A detailed CV thatclearly shows your experience relevant tothis role
* A cover letterincluding a summary of your nursing experience, relevant tothe attached Job Description Form (JDF).
* The names and contactdetails of two (2) professional referees -preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisoror manager.
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Important information to note
* Interviews may not beconducted as part of the process however applicants may becontacted to request additional information.
* Internationalapplicants may be considered for this role.
* You must beregistered with AHPRA at the time the contract isissued.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary ouremployees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
* Generous SalaryPackaging Benefits
* Continuous learningopportunities
* WACHS supportsflexible working practices and consideration will be givento flexible work/roster options, where operationallyappropriate.
* As aWA Country Health Service employee you're entitled todiscounts across some private health care funds. Please seeattached flyer for further details.
Area Profile
The Midwest health region of WesternAustralia covers more than 600,000 square kilometres, nearlyone fifth of the State, with its population concentrated alongthe coast. The region is located in the northern middle sectionof Western Australia and incorporates four health districts -Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison.
The $188 million redevelopment ofGeraldton Health Campus is an investment in the Midwest,delivering:
* an expanded emergencydepartment
* a new intensive careunit and new high dependency unit
* a new integratedmental health service inclusive of an adult mental healthinpatient unit and a mental health short stayunit
* a reconfigured mainentry
A community reference group with localconsumers, staff and representatives from local organisationshelped inform the architectural drawings.
The group also shaped culturalrecognition of the traditional land owners and representationof regionally significant landmarks and industries in the newfacility.
Eligibility to Apply
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a validworking visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australiancitizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and workindefinitely in Australia (for permanentappointments).
Selection Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description Form
Other practical information
If you experience difficulties whileapplying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77for immediate assistance during business hours.
Other Conditions
WAHealth engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminalrecords screening and integrity checking as part of theappointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment onan applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethicalbehaviour.
Please note this recruitment processrequires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment HealthAssessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WACountry Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactoryPEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherentrequirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA willresult in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Pleasesee the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for furtherinformation.
Working with Children Check
This vacancy is subject to a WesternAustralian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For furtherinformation please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
We are committed to fostering a diverseand inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued andempowered. We believe that a diverse team brings uniqueperspectives and drives innovation to meet our community'sneeds. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiencesto join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measureto achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of theEqualOpportunity Act 1984, encourage applications frompeople living with a disability, Aboriginal people, people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women andyouth (24 years of age and under).
Lodgement and timing
Lodgement is system generated.Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILLNOT BE CONSIDERED
WA Health iscommitted to eliminating all forms of discrimination in theprovision of our service. We embrace diversity and stronglyencourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgroundsand people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible workingpractices within the context of a quality health service. WAHealth is committed to a smoke free environment across allbuildings, grounds and vehicles.
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