Job description
VCID No. 883511 This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time vacancy from 0.8 to 1.0 FTE (Full Time Equivalent).About the roleThe Clinical Nurse provides advanced, comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care to patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. The position facilitates and promotes patient safety and quality of care in collaboration with colleagues and Senior Registered Nurses/ Director of Nursing.Acts as a role model, providing leadership, support, team building and change management through respect, recognition and collaboration. The Clinical Nurse (RN) practices within their scope of practice considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart.Applicants must be fully flexible to work any shifts and all shift types (day shift, afternoon shift and night shift) as rostered to meet operational need of 24/7 service provision.Subject to your position, work area and Industrial Award/Agreement, Next Step, Mental Health Commission employees may access a range of benefits including:A comprehensive induction and orientation programA specialised professional development program.Access to generous salary packaging arrangements. Option to purchase additional leaveAccess to study leave/assistanceAdvanced specialist development skills and training – specialisationAccess to health and wellbeing supportOpportunities for career advancement11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information go to: http://www.treasury.wa.gov.au/Superannuation/Employees/Overview/ Further information about the position and the Job Description Form (JDF), please visit www.jobs.wa.gov.au (web search number: 883511). About usNext Step is the leading government drug and alcohol treatment service in Western Australia providing a range of clinical services. The treatment services provided by Next Step include:Outpatient services at East Perth and via integrated Community Alcohol and Drug Services at six metropolitan locationsThe Inpatient Withdrawal Unit at East PerthAn onsite pharmacy service based at East PerthOutpatient and inpatient youth services via the Integrated Drug and Alcohol Youth ServiceCommunity programs including the Community Pharmacotherapy Program and the Clinical Advisory ServiceNext Step strives to be a culturally secure and inclusive service that is respectful of the diverse needs of each individual. Next Step is part of the Treatment Services Management directorate of the Mental Health Commission. About your applicationApplications are assessed against the selection criteria of the position, as outlined in the JDF. A current (within 12 months) National Criminal History Check is required prior to commencement of employment. For further information about this position contact Evelyn O’Neill on 08 9430 5966. To apply for this vacancy please visit the link below, or visit www.jobs.wa.gov.au (web search number: 883511) To find out more about the Mental Health Commission and what we have to offer, please visit www.mhc.wa.gov.au.