Clinical nurse specialist - mental health child and adolescent

This position is available on a fixed-term and permanent full-time basis (76 hours per fortnight). Fixed-term appointments may be extended and/or lead to permanency.

An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Gascoyne CAMHS Team.

Centrally located on the coast of Western Australia, the Gascoyne region extends along 600 kilometres of the Indian Ocean coastline and about 500 kilometres inland with an area of 135,277 square kilometres and a population of approximately 9,500 people. The region includes Australia's largest fringing coral reef, wetlands, and several World Heritage Areas such as Shark Bay and Ningaloo Reef. It is an established region founded on horticulture, pastoral and fishery production, resources and tourism, and it hosts a diverse Indigenous community of five Aboriginal language groups.

To be successful you will have...

• Eligibility for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
• Demonstrated experience in assessment, case management and therapy of children, adolescents and their families presenting with mental health problems at an advanced level
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of emotional, behavioural, psychological and psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents
• Demonstrated effective communication, liaison and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated effective negotiation, problem solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated experience in community work and liaison
• Sound knowledge of WA Mental Health Act 2014 and other relevant legislation
• Eligibility for / or possession of a current C or C‐A Class driver's licence or other specialised licence class

Position Profile:

Provide a community based child and adolescent mental health nursing service. Demonstrate competent nursing practice by delivering individualised care using a problem‐solving approach to children, adolescents with mental health problems and their families.

We encourage you to contact Helene Sharp on 9956 1999.

Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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).

Applicants are requested to apply online: http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/.

• A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
• A cover letter outlining your suitability for this position
• A 2‐3 page document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
• The names and contact details of two professional referees – one preferably your current or recent supervisor or manager

In addition to a competitive salary, our employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Location based allowances (if applicable) including:
  • Additional North West paid leave
  • District Allowance – regional specific
  • Air‐Conditioning subsidy allowance (if applicable)
  • On‐call allowances
  • Paid study leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
• Up to $9,010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2,650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre‐tax dollars for a car and expenses
• Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits
• Professional Development opportunities
• Continuous learning opportunities
• WACHS supports flexible working practices and considerations will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate
• As a WA Country Health Service employee, you are entitled to discounts across some private health care funds

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 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 three health districts – Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison – and is recognised for its unique natural environment and cultural diversity, with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population.

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.

Applicants must also complete a satisfactory Pre‐Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with 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.

This vacancy 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.

While 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, the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. 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. We encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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.

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