Location: PerthUnit/Division: WACHS - Central Office > WACHS Command CentreWork Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeThis is a Recruitment Poolfor Permanent Full Time / Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time / PartTime, and Casual appointments, with the possibility of extension(s)and/or permanency.WA Health embraces diversityand is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in theprovision of our service.WA Health supports flexibleworking practices within the context of a quality health service.WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across allbuildings, grounds and vehicles.Eligibility toApply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants musthave a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be anAustralian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live andwork indefinitely in Australia (for permanentappointments).OtherConditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trustand responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants toundertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking aspart of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminalrecord screening and integrity checking, you may also be requiredto undertake a working with children check (if required for therole) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask refereesto comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethicalbehaviour. Please note that adverse information does notnecessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as partof the appointment process.Please notethis recruitment process requires completion of satisfactoryPre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employmentwith WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional onsatisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherentrequirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result inthe offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attachedWACHS PEHA Policy for further information.Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from whichappointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointmentsmay be made from this pool until 31/07/2026.PositionProfile: The Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC) Mental Healthis responsible for providing a WA Country Health Service (WACHS)wide clinical consultancy service within an assigned area ofspecialty and across the age spectrum; developing standards ofpractice; implementing change to clinical practice; educating staffand initiating research and quality improvementactivities.The CNC isresponsible for the provision of an advanced level of care relevantto WACHS and provides mentorship and role modelling fornurses/midwives; contributes to the advancement of the profession;in keeping with the vision and values of the WA Country HealthService.The CNC isresponsible for the provision of timely and specialised mentalhealth and drug and alcohol consultancy services to WACHS regionalhealth services using audio-visual modalities. The CNC will conductcomprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans for use bythe referring clinicians. The CNC will support WACHS clinicians inthe delivery of quality mental health care to patients in WACHShealth services..AreaProfile:The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is thelargest country health system in Australia and one ofthebiggest in the world, providing health services toapproximately half a million people, including45,000Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half millionsquare kilometre area. The organisation comprisessevenregions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health servicesand health centres located acrossrural and remote WesternAustralia. Our core business is the provision of quality,accessible health servicesto country WA residents andvisitors.EmployeeBenefits:In addition to the great salary ouremployees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (inline with operational requirements):11.5%employer contributed superannuation into afund of yourchoice. For further informationclickhere .Accessto generous salary packaging arrangementsProfessional DevelopmentOpportunities and Study Leave/assistanceFlexibleworking arrangementsFlexibleleave arrangementsOtherprofessional and location based allowancesWe arecommitted to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce whereevery employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that adiverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation tomeet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of allbackgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitablefuture and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66Rand 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applicationsfrom people living with a disability, Aboriginal people, peoplefrom culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women andyouth (24 years of age and under).ForFurther Job Related Information: We encourage you tocontact Caroline Hale on 08 6217 5468.If youexperience difficulties while applying online, please contactEmployee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance duringbusiness hours.ApplicationInstructions: Applicants are requested to applyonline (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au ).It is preferablefor your referee to be a current supervisor or manager.Applicants areadvised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria inno more than 3-4 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitaewhich summarises your experience and how you are able to meet theposition requirements.These documents should becomplete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Pleaseensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online applicationprocess as you will be required to answer various questions andattach your documentation.Lodgement is systemgenerated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BECONSIDERED
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