This is a Permanent Full Time appointment.
Are you a dedicated mental health professional looking to make a significant impact in a vibrant community? Join us as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health Triage at the Western Australian Country Health Service, where you will provide vital services to individuals and families in need of specialised mental health care.
In this challenging yet rewarding role, you will provide and facilitate the delivery of evidence-based mental health services to clients, including conducting triage assessments and developing acute management plans. Your expertise will allow you to make informed clinical decisions and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring comprehensive care for those experiencing mental health challenges.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
* Conducting comprehensive mental health triage assessments across various settings.
* Developing acute management plans and providing clinical case management for complex cases.
* Administering medication and ensuring high standards of care are met.
* Building and maintaining clinical liaison networks with a range of health services and community organisations.
* Providing educational activities and programmes for clients, families, and health service staff.
This position is located at the Esperance Health Campus. Find out more about living in the coastal town of Esperance.
Area Profile: The Goldfields region of the WA Country Health Service covers the Goldfields-Esperance Region of Western Australia. The region is located in the south eastern corner of Western Australia and covers 770,488 sq km (including offshore islands). The WA Country Health Service Goldfields consists of two main health campuses located in Kalgoorlie & Esperance, and three smaller hospitals located in Laverton, Leonora, and Norseman. The Goldfields is a culturally rich region with a number of Aboriginal communities spread out across the region, 16 distinct Aboriginal language groups and an Aboriginal population that represents 12.3 per cent of our total population, with 1 in 10 people, on average, identifying as Aboriginal – this in comparison to the state average of 3.6 per cent. The region supports a wide range of industry, including mining, agriculture, aquaculture, and tourism. Mining is the predominant sector in the central and northern parts of the region, with a well-established agricultural sector in the south.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Christopher York on
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online