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Form of workAbout the role
We are seeking a suitably experienced and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist-Community Mental Health who will be responsible for providing specialist community mental health services to clients referred and carer/s. Provides advanced mental health nursing knowledge and skills. Dispenses and administers medication both oral and for injection. Provides case management for cases allocated.
What's on offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
We are seeking a suitably experienced and highly motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist-Community Mental Health who will be responsible for providing specialist community mental health services to clients referred and carer/s. Provides advanced mental health nursing knowledge and skills. Dispenses and administers medication both oral and for injection. Provides case management for cases allocated.
Experience & qualifications
- Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Demonstrated use of recovery approaches in working with people with mental health conditions at an individual, family and community level.
- Demonstrated advanced community mental health nursing skills working with people who have complex mental health conditions, mental state assessment, risk assessment, crisis intervention and case management practice.
- Significant, extensive and recent experience in community based mental health nursing practice.
- Demonstrated ability to work alone and within a multidisciplinary team.
- Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medications used, and experience in the dispensing and administering of medications used in the treatment of mental health disorders.
- Current knowledge of legislative obligations in relation to the WA Mental Health Act 2014.
- Working knowledge of computer use and information systems relevant to the position.
- Current C Class drivers Licence and an ability and willingness to travel including overnight stays away
What's on offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location based allowances
