OverviewLocation: FremantleUnit/Division: Fremantle Hospital And Health Service > Mental HealthWork Type: Casual, Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part TimeThis is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place.
Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed?
Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start
Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.
You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.Position ProfileAs part of a multidisciplinary team, provides clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence-based nursing care is delivered to patients.
The Clinical Nurse practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board's Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart, as well as facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care.
The Home Treatment Team (HTT) conducts triaging and assessment of mental health referrals to the HTT.
The HTT will provide recovery-focused care coordination for a maximum of 14 days per client.ValuesOur Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment
SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us.
Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.Want to know more?
We encourage you to contact Charlotte Mannix at 08 94313017.Application processIf you are ready to partner with us, see the application instructions below.
Your application should include:A covering letterA copy of your current CVA statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pagesThe names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online.
Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.BenefitsOur employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesEligibility and safeguardingAre you eligible?
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).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and, as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
Policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
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.This is a recruitment pool for Permanent, Fixed Term and Casual appointments with the possibility of extensions and/or permanency.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 31/03/2026.Lodgement and closingLodgement 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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