Clinical Nurse Specialist

WA Country Health Service - Midwest

Location: Geraldton

Salary: RN SRN Level 3 $125,260 p.a. pro rata (plus 11% superannuation)

Position Number: 00615769

Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Thursday 28 March 2024

This is for a Fixed Term, Full Time or Part Time appointment at various hours per fortnight, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Casual appointments may also be considered.

An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Mental Health & CADS team at Geraldton Health Campus – Midwest.

To be successful, you will have...

• Demonstrated workplace leadership relevant to community mental health practice
• Demonstrated knowledge, understanding and experience of mental illness, assessment of complex presentations and providing evidence-based interventions for people with mental health or related disorders.

Position Profile: Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, establish and maintain high quality standards of client care by leadership, delivery of care and role modelling in accordance with policies and procedures. Act as a clinical resource to staff across the service. Provide expert clinical assessment, screening, follow-up and care as required.

What we offer

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:

• Location based allowances
• Relocation allowance (For further information refer to “Belong” and “Relocation incentive” attachments)
• Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA
• Generous salary packaging benefits:
• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• Flexible working and leave arrangements 
• Professional Development opportunities 
• 11% Superannuation Guarantee
• WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate. 
• As a WA Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months (WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program).

Area Profile

The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Sharon Southall on 08 9956 1999.

Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form available at jobs.health.wa.gov.au.

Application Instructions:  Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or apply via jobs.health.wa.gov.au.