Vacancy Reference No. 730714
This is a Permanent Full Time appointment. Suitable candidates may be considered for fixed term contracts where opportunities are available.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancies, 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. These can be permanent full time, permanent part time or fixed term full time, fixed term part time opportunities with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.
About Our Team:
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges.
CAHS helps children grow and thrive and we offer these same opportunities to the nurses who join our team. Our team-oriented approach allows for extensive clinical upskilling, and leadership development opportunities for nurses of all levels.
About the Role:
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will lead and enable nursing staff to provide comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care to patients. You will use your problem-solving, and therapeutic skills to influence, manage, and co-ordinate patient care, as well as provide clinical leadership and consultancy to other health professionals in the broader multidisciplinary team. You will lead quality improvement and risk management initiatives and contribute to standards and policies.
What you will bring:
- Preferably 5 or more years of experience as a Registered Mental Health Nurse, applicants with differing work and lived experience may also be considered
- Specialist nursing experience relevant to the service area of preference (e.g. Community based services, Acute Inpatient, Outpatient Day Program)
- Experience working with children and adolescents is also preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, and able to provide specialised knowledge as an education resource to patients, families and other health professionals.
- Advanced problem-solving and therapeutic skills that influence, manage and co-ordinate patient care.
Registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
How to apply
We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
- A current resume and cover letter which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
- Evidence of current registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (Essential criteria 1).
o **Overseas applicants need to have completed endorsement of their nursing qualifications through the Nursing and Midwifery Board Ahpra (NMBA) and must include this documentation with their application.
- A statement addressing Essential Criteria 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 including relevant examples, limited to a maximum of three pages.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.
- The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees.
Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Sonja King, A/Service Manager, Swan via [email protected] or 08 6326 1300 with any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Eligibility to Apply: 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).
This position 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
Other Conditions: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.
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.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: [email protected]
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.
