Corrective Services
Salary: SRN3 – $131,523 p.a. plus 12% super, DCSNA
Position number: Pool Ref ******
Work type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Various Metro Locations
Closing date: :30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
Attachments:
Applicant Information Pack.pdf
Job Description Form – Clinical Nurse Consultant MHAOD.pdf
This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing permanent opportunities.
Currently there is one (1) permanent position available in the Metropolitan area for immediate filling.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the Role
The Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug (MHAOD) Branch of the Justice Health and Wellbeing Service delivers mental health and alcohol and other drug healthcare to some of the most vulnerable and high-risk individuals in the State. The MHAOD staff work to improve patient outcomes and reduce associated harm and risks as far as possible.
MHAOD services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams made up of highly specialised staff including nurses, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, Aboriginal mental health workers and prison support officers.
The role of the Clinical Nurse (MHAOD) is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of those identified as having mental health and/or drug and alcohol related problems, to assess and manage clinical risk and to participate in the development of the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Service.
Eligibility
Qualifications – Applicants Must Have
A current registration in the category of Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
A relevant postgraduate qualification in mental health or addictions and/or extensive clinical experience in addictions and mental health
Special conditions – All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
Permanent positions – To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits And Opportunities
Flexible working arrangements
Career pathway opportunities
Learning and development opportunity programs
Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
Application process
How To Apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We Require You To Submit
Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
A copy of your current qualifications as set out in the above eligibility section.
Contact details of two (2) work related referees.
A three (3) pages statement addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the criteria listed as Essential under Role Specific Responsibilities contained in the JDF.
All remaining Essential Criteria will be assessed at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, and full-time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on or call for culturally appropriate application advice.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the 'Further Information' section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on or for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the "Apply for Job" button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on for assistance.
Contact
For further job-related information, please contact David Balakrishnan, Clinical Nurse Manager MHAOD, on for a confidential discussion.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
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