CRVCID: 712552
This is a Recruitment Pool for permanent appointments at various hours per fortnight.
This is a recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
* The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
* 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 31/05/2026.
Overview Of The Role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist in our community-based infant, child, and adolescent mental health nursing service, you will play a vital role in supporting young individuals and their families. You will coordinate referrals, conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, and provide case management for complex clients. Your expertise will be essential in crisis management, program development, and maintaining a strong community network, all aimed at promoting mental health in children and adolescents.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate referrals for infants, children, and adolescents through the South West Mental Health Duty Officer role, ensuring prioritisation in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.
* Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments, crisis intervention plans, and risk assessments for at-risk individuals.
* Provide clinical case management services for clients and their families, offering ongoing support and information.
* Develop and implement mental health prevention programmes in collaboration with community stakeholders.
* Foster relationships with schools, hospitals, general practitioners, and community organisations to build a comprehensive support network.
* Participate in inter-agency case conferences and team meetings, contributing to ongoing evaluation and development of clinical practices.
Ideal Candidate
* Registered Nurse eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
* Extensive experience in community mental health, particularly in triage and case management.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a knack for leadership and problem-solving.
* In-depth knowledge of the Mental Health Act, policies, and quality management processes.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
* Current understanding of legislative requirements related to equal opportunity and occupational safety.
* Valid C or C-A Class driver's licence.
About Us
The WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Our
vision
is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of
Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity
shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.
About The REGION
Working with WA Country Health Service - South West
Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact
Paul Blakey
on
Why working for us:
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
* 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
* As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds (flyer attached)
* Generous salary packaging benefits:
* Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
* Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
* Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowance
Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online via the 'apply for job' button below. Please provide the following documents and information as part of your application:
* A detailed cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
* A written statement addressing the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum 3-4 pages).
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
Other Conditions:
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.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (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. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs. 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, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal 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.