This is a Permanent Part-Time appointment.
Are you a passionate and dedicated Mental Health Nurse seeking a challenging role where your expertise can make a significant difference? We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health Liaison to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team at Western Australia Country Health Service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides specialist evidence based mental health nursing knowledge and advanced mental health nursing skills consistent with contemporary practice.
- Conducts mental health triage and risk assessment, as requested by the Emergency Department and other areas of the hospital. Liaises with the mental health team for all psychiatric assessments undertaken.
- Liaises with the clinical staff and managers in relevant areas to ensure continuity of care between the Emergency Department and the APU or general ward, including risk management and discharge planning, 7 day follow up and mental health nursing documentation for mental health patients admitted to general wards.
- Liaises with RuralLink, to ensure that appropriate telephone assistance is provided to the Police and other consumer carers/significant others and community agencies.
- Supports and assists colleagues with their response to after-hours psychiatric emergencies.
- Acts as a consultant in issues relating to mental health nursing to clinicians and carers. Participates, as a senior member of the nursing team and on relevant committees to: 1.Plan departmental policies and objectives 2.Provide expert advice 3.Recommend innovative practices and evaluation strategies
Ideal Candidate:
- Has significant, relevant and extensive clinical experience in the provision of Mental Health Services in an acute adult mental health setting.
- Demonstrates advanced skills in the nursing management of complex psychiatric presentations, risk assessment, crisis intervention and discharge planning in a clinical setting including and management of aggression.
- Can demonstrate advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to solve logistical problems that involve competing priorities
- Has the required computer skills to enable management of medical and patient records, navigation of online policy access, internal communication and completing online resources.
- Current knowledge of legislative obligations for the Mental Health Act (2014)
- Has current Authorised Mental Health Practitioner status or willingness to attend Office of Chief Psychiatrist training and seek gazettal for same.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Sarah Dinneen Nurse Unit Manager on (08) 9892 2641.
About Us
The WA Country Health Service’s core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.
About the REGION
The Great Southern region is located on the south coast of Western Australia, adjoining the Southern Ocean, where the coast extends for approximately 500 km. It is also bordered by the South West region on the west and extends 200 km north where it meets the Wheatbelt region. The total land area is 39,007 sq km (including offshore islands), representing approximately 1.5 per cent of the State's total area.
The historic port town of Albany, which is the State's oldest European settlement, has one of the best natural anchorages in the Southern Hemisphere and is the region's administrative centre. It is also the transport hub from where most of region's crops and livestock are shipped.
Learn more about living and working in country WA by visiting our website at WA Country Health Service - Living and working in country WA
Why work for us? The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:
- Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
- Paid Study Leave
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment
- Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses
- Flexible work and leave arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities
- 12% Superannuation Guarantee
Application Instructions:
Applicants are requested to apply online via the ‘apply for job’ button below. Please provide the following documents and information as part of your application:
- A detailed cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager).
- A written statement addressing the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum 3-4 pages).
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Eligibility to Apply:
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies. You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.
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.
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.
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
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.
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).
Similar Vacancy:
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.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
