We are currently looking for aClinical Nurse Specialist – Mental HealthLiaison to join our team in Bunbury. This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment until 01/12/2026, withthe possibility of extension(s) and/orpermanency.
Are you a passionate andexperienced Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health looking tomake a significant impact in an acute care setting? We invite youto join Western Australia Country Health Service as a ClinicalNurse Specialist – Mental Health Liaison at Bunbury RegionalHospital. In this pivotal role, you will provide a timely andspecialised clinical mental health nursing consultancy service toour Emergency Department and beyond.
Ideal Candidate
* Eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board ofAustralia.
* Significant experience inacute adult mental health services with demonstrated advancedskills in crisis intervention and psychiatricassessment.
* Strong leadershipabilities within a multidisciplinary team environment, coupledwith excellent communication skills.
* Proficient in the use ofrelevant computer systems and maintaining patientdatabases.
* Knowledgeable inlegislative and regulatory requirements impacting mental healthservice delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct mental healthtriage and risk assessments for patients presenting to theEmergency Department and liaise effectively with the MentalHealth team for psychiatric assessments.
* Provide consultationservices to medical and nursing clinicians, aiding in patientmanagement strategies and education.
* Coordinate after-hourspsychiatric emergency responses, delivering critical support tocolleagues and ensuring a seamless service.
* Develop and maintainclinical pathways, policies, and guidelines in collaborationwith mental health clinicians and managers.
* Promote mental healtheducation within Bunbury Regional Hospital by participating instaff development sessions and community outreachinitiatives.
About Us
The WA Country HealthService's core business is the provision of quality, accessiblehealth services to people from large regional centres to those insmall remote communities.
Our vision isto be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values ofCommunity, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity andCuriosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interactwith each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care toour patients.
To learn more about the role,please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Michelle Millar on 0400 222559.
Why Work for Us
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy anamazing range of benefits:
* 12% employer contributedsuperannuation into a fund of your choice.
* As a WA Country HealthService employee, you're entitled to discounts across someprivate health care funds (flyer attached)
* Generous salary packagingbenefits:
* Up to $9010 on arange of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or othereveryday living expenses
* Up to $2650 on mealentertainment, holiday accommodation and venuehire
* Access to novatedleasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car andexpenses
* Professional DevelopmentOpportunities and Study Leave/assistance
* Flexible workingarrangements
* Flexible leavearrangements
* Other professional andlocation-based allowance
Application Instructions
Applicants are requested to apply online viathe 'apply for job' button below. Please provide the followingdocuments and information as part of your application:
* A detailed cover letterand resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant workexperience and achievements including the contact details of 2referees (including a current line manager).
* A written statementaddressing the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum3-4 pages).
If you experience difficultieswhile applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply
Australian citizenship or permanent residencyis an essential requirement for applicants to be considered forpermanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility forsponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You areencouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in theadvertisement before completing the application as there areseveral steps that are required to be completed prior toprogressing any application for employment.
WA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities.
WA Health supports flexibleworking practices within the context of aquality healthservice. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment acrossall buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
Other Conditions
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants toundertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as partof the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to commenton an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethicalbehaviour.
Please note this recruitmentprocess requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment HealthAssessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA CountryHealth Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA toensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of theposition. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer ofemployment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHSPEHA Policy for further information.
We are committed to fosteringa diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valuedand empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings uniqueperspectives and drives innovation to meet our community's needs.We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join usin shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieveequality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal OpportunityAct 1984, encourage applications from people living with adisability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years ofage and under).
Whilst this selection processwill initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also beused to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the healthservice. In addition to this, should the successful applicantdecline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next mostsuitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both ofthese options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months fromwhen the authorised delegate endorses the recruitmentdecision.
Lodgement is System Generated
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted.
Late or Email Applications Will Not Be Considered
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