This is a permanent, full time vacancy.
Make a Real Impact Where It Matters Most.
Join Corrective Services, Justice Health and Wellbeing as a Clinical Nurse Consultant MHAOD in Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre and be the difference in a unique and challenging environment.
Deliver critical care and support some of the most vulnerable individuals in our community.
Step into a role where your expertise changes lives – every day.
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 role of the MHAOD Clinical Nurse Consultant provides operational and clinical leadership, in collaboration with CNM in MHAOD service provision to young people by Mental Health Nurses and AMHW at the Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre and Crisis Care Unit.
Advises on the assessment and therapeutic services needed to provide mental health care to young people. Uses the data collected from clinical assessments, works with the Clinical Nurse manager to develop appropriate policies, clinical protocols, and assessment tools to support an efficient mental health service. Monitors compliance with policy, protocols, procedures, and standards pertaining to MHAOD patients. Actively participates in planning for service and quality improvement.
Provides a link between the Youth Justice System, community-based health service providers and the Forensic Mental Health Service. Performs specialised MHAOD assessments on young people who have been referred and facilitates signposting and onwards referral to the appropriate specialist service where necessary.
As part of the Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs team, the successful applicant will be expected to:
- Work to improve communication and model integrity and respect in all interactions.
- Operate within the Department's Corporate Governance Framework, policies and procedures and ensure effective transparency and accountability of all Department activity.
- Operate within the chain of command to coordinate activities required to meet the Department’s strategic objectives.
- Work collaboratively to achieve common goals and best practice and facilitate business improvements as appropriate.
- Facilitate cultural and management reforms within the Department through leadership and engagement.
- Represent the Department’s interest on committees and working groups as required.
Eligibility
Qualifications – Applicants must have:
- A current registration in the category of Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A relevant post graduate mental health qualification and experience in youth and/or CAMHS mental health nursing in complex clinical settings.
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.
WWC positions – In accordance with the National Child Safety Principles, people who work directly with children and young people, you must have a current Working with Children Check or be able to successfully apply for one to be eligible for appointment to this position.
Benefits and opportunities
- Free Parking.
- Flexible working and leave arrangements.
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Professional development opportunities and study leave assistance.
- 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.
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:
- Provide a comprehensive Resume / Curriculum Vitae, that clearly outlines your transferable skills, experience and highlights your key achievements.
- Contact details of two (2) work related referees.
- A copy of your current qualification and registration as set out in the above Eligibility section.
- A statement no more than three (3) pages addressing your suitability for the role in the context of the following Essential Role Specific Responsibilities below as listed on the JDF. Please provide examples to support your claims.
- Work Experience
- Communication Skills
- Team Work
- Service Development
- Ethical Behaviour
Subsequent Vacancies
Applicants found suitable but not recommended for this vacancy, may be considered for subsequent similar vacancies for a period of twelve (12) months, in accordance with Part 5 (General Appointment) of the Commissioner's Instructions No. 2: Filling a Public Sector Vacancy and Commissioner’s Instructions and No. 39: Interim Arrangements to Fill Public Sector Vacancies. Permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered during this period.
For further job-related information
If you would like further information regarding the vacancy please contact David Balakrishnan, Clinical Nurse Manager MHAOD on [email protected] 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.
Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on [email protected] or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.
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 [email protected] or (08) 9264 1700 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 [email protected] on 1300 733 056 for assistance.
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