Overview
Currently we are seeking a Clinical Nurse to join our team. The successful applicant/s will be part of a multidisciplinary team, where they will provide clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence-based nursing care and Case Management is delivered to patients of Intensive Day therapy (IDTU) and residents of the Rockingham Step-Up Step-Down facility (SUSD) known as Kwelena. 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.
Intensive Day Therapy Unit
The Intensive Day Therapy Unit (Boodalang) is a sub-acute service providing non-residential Step-up/Step down services through a day program. The target population for the IDTU is consumers between 16 – 64 years who are significantly disabled by mental illness and/or who require intensive treatment and reside in the PaRK MHS catchment area. The maximum length of treatment within the IDTU will be 12 weeks. All referrals to IDTU for admission must be made through PaRK Mental Health Services.
Kwelena
Kwelenai is a sub-acute 10 bed residential service managed by a partnership between PaRK Mental Health Services (IDTU), AccessHousing and MIND Australia. It provides short term recovery focused residential service for people who would benefit from 24 hour support to avoid a hospital admission or are leaving acute mental health care. The target population for the Rockingham Kwelenafacility is consumers between 16 – 64 years who are significantly disabled by mental illness and/or who require intensive treatment. The maximum length of treatment within the Rockingham Kwelenafacility will be 4 weeks.
Values and diversity
Our 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 James Porter at 08 6557 4***.
Application process
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your application should include:
* A copy of your current CV
* A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
* The 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.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (inline with operational requirements):
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
* Flexible working arrangements
* Flexible leave arrangements
* Other professional and location-based allowances
* For further information click here.
Are 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 a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, 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 vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
This is a recruitment pool for Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments. 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 30/06/2026. 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.
Lodgement 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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