This recruitment pool will run for a period of twelve (12) months and may be used to fill ongoing permanent opportunities.
Currently, there is one (1) permanent position available for immediate filling.
About Justice
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About the role
The Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug (MHAOD) Branch of Offender Services Directorate delivers mental health and alcohol and other drug healthcare to some of the most vulnerable and high risk individuals in the State.
MHAOD services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams made up of highly specialised staff including nurses, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, aboriginal mental health workers and prison support officers. The team support all MHAOD patients to have a dedicated MHAOD case manager and individualised care plan.
The Clinical Nurse Manager MHAOD is responsible for leading and managing the MHAOD Nursing team and supporting administration, to deliver evidence-based care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
As a key leader in the multidisciplinary team the Clinical Nurse Manager MHAOD will ensure that the nursing teams and interacting areas meets the requirements for the delivery of a contemporary patient centered service against the key indicators of recovery focused program delivery, trauma informed care, quality improvement, budget and human resource awareness. The position provides expert advice within their area of care and management to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
The Clinical Nurse Manager MHAOD will be responsible for delivering an expanded specialty clinical practice role, which may include, but is not limited to the criteria outlined below.
- Knowledge within the specialised area of a secondary stream of MHAOD practice, with knowledge of care and management of dual diagnosis, that influences the outcomes of nursing both within the unit and external to the immediate area.
- Being a resource for other MHAOD nurses and other clinical and custodial staff particularly as an adviser and mentor
- Identifying education needs for contemporary mental health, alcohol and other drug service delivery.
Eligibility
Qualifications - successful applicants must:
- Possess a current registration in the category of Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and relevant post graduate qualification in mental health, alcohol and other drugs and/or extensive clinical experience in and mental health and drug dependencies
- Be an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner or working towards;
- Have a relevant post graduate qualification in mental health, alcohol and other drugs and/or extensive clinical experience in and mental health and drug dependencies;
Permanent positions - To be eligible for appointment to permanent positions in the West Australian Public Sector you must be an Australian citizen or have permanent resident status in Australia.
Benefits and opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Career pathway opportunities
- Learning and development opportunity programs
- Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.
- Check out the attached Applicant Information Pack to find out other benefits of working for Justice.
- Relocation assistance/allowance available for applicants relocating from Interstate or New Zealand (if eligible)
Application process
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
1. A comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
2. Copies of your current qualification(s) and registration as set out in the above Eligibility section.
3. A statement no more than three (3) pages addressing the following Role Specific Criteria. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with the legislation and standards relevant to the care of people with mental illness.
- Demonstrated advanced skills in management of complex psychiatric conditions, mental state assessment, risk assessment, crisis intervention and case management practice.
- Demonstrated high level of communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Demonstrated resource management skills.
- Skills and experience of working with culturally diverse clients.
- Demonstrated ability to uphold the DoJ Code of Conduct and manage unethical behaviour.
1. Contact details of two work related referees.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of twelve (12) months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.
The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact Ruth Paulley, Coordinator of Nursing, Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs, on (08) 9334 60***or ************@justice.wa.gov.au for a confidential discussion.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, youth, people of diverse sexualities and genders, women, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and other diversity groups.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustments or accessibility support at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact the Diversity and Inclusion team on ***************@justice.wa.gov.au or (08) 9264 17***for a confidential discussion.
Submitting your application
Applicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk ************@bigredsky.com on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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