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This is a recruitment pool with Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time opportunities with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency available. We currently have 5.5 Permanent FTE vacancies available for immediate appointment.
About Our Team
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.
Ward 5A, located at Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and Nickoll Ward, located at Hollywood, is an acute mental health inpatient facility authorised under the WA Mental Health Act (2014). It provides 24/7 therapeutic care for children and adolescents up to 16 years old who require acute psychiatric support, whether admitted voluntarily or involuntarily when less restrictive care options are not suitable.
As the state-wide CAMHS Inpatient Unit, Ward 5A and Nickoll Ward offers a safe, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic environment. The multidisciplinary team works closely with families and carers to deliver comprehensive diagnostic assessments, tailored therapeutic programs, and recovery-oriented management.
Operating within a secure setting, the unit runs a seven-day program that includes short-term assessments, brief interventions, and group therapies designed to meet individual needs. The service is patient- and family-centred, with a strong focus on recovery and collaboration.
About The Role
As a Clinical Nurse, you will provide comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will deliver individualised care using a problem-orientated approach, and act as an advocate for patients, consumers, and other members of the health care team to achieve health goals.
As a Clinical Nurse, you will coordinate team activities, supervise, and act as a resource for nursing staff in the assessment of patients, and development and implementation of care plans.
What You Will Bring
* Preferably three or more years of experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse
* Experience working with children and adolescents is desirable.
* Demonstrated ability to supervise others and provide clinical knowledge to enable staff in delivering quality patient care.
* A keen interest to upskill your clinical and leadership skills.
Registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
How To Apply
We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
* A copy of your current CV outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
* Evidence of current registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (Essential Criteria 1)
* A written statement addressing Essential 2 – 6 per the Job Description Form, including relevant examples, in no more than 3 pages maximum.
* The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor.
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.
Role related questions
We encourage you to contact Tammy Forrester – Nurse Coordinator Mental Health via or with any specific questions related to this.
Help in submitting your application
If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Selection Criteria
Please see the attached Job Description Form .
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).
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
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.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/06/2026.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
For Assistance
Including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:
CAHS values
To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
Lodgement is system generated
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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