Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health and Drug Service
Salary: SRN Level 3 - $131,733 per annum (Plus 11.5% Superannuation)
Location: Broome
Unit/Division: WACHS - Kimberley > Kimberley > Mental Health and Drug Service
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist, to join the team at Broome Regional Health Campus – Kimberley 80 Hours per fortnight. Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week of annual leave for eligible applicants Generous Salary Packaging Benefits The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program As a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details. To be successful, you will have... Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Demonstrated advanced skills in the nursing management of complex psychiatric presentations, risk assessment, crisis intervention and management of aggression in a clinical setting. High level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with Aboriginal consumers and their family members who engage with mental health services. Demonstrated ability to solve logistical problems that involve competing priorities. A working knowledge of computers and information systems relevant to the position/role. Current knowledge of legislative obligations for the Mental Health Act (2014). Working knowledge of providing clinical care within the recovery framework principles. Ability to work on-call on weekends as required. Current C class Drivers Licence. Position Profile: The clinical nurse specialist acts as the BMHU Bed Manager and is responsible to facilitate admission processes for patients referred for admission to BMHU from the Kimberley and Pilbara regions.
Responsible for: Providing timely and specialised clinical mental health nursing consultancy service to Emergency Department (ED) and other clinical staff of Broome Hospital. Responsible to triage and conduct mental health assessments of patients presenting to ED and who may be considered at risk or requiring specialised acute mental health assessment. Provides assistance and information to carers. Is a conduit and link in liaising with relevant others in the hospital, BMHU and community mental health services. What we offer In addition to the great salary, eligible employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA 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 Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits. Flexible working and leave arrangements Continuous learning opportunities WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate. The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria.
Area Profile WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff.
Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Adam Vincent on 08 9194 2640.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia.
Please provide the following information as part of your application:
A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role A cover letter outlining their suitability for this position A 2-3 page document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF) The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
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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.
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.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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 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.
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