AddressAn opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mental Health, to join the team at Broome Regional Health Campus – Kimberley.
This is a Permanent or Fixed Term Full Time appointment with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
- Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week of annual leave for eligible applicants
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
- The Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program
- 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.
To be successful, you will have...
- Eligibility for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Demonstrated advanced clinical practice with knowledge and skills in the provision of acute Mental Health care.
- Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership in a clinical setting.
- Alibility to implement and evaluate nursing protocols pertaining to standards of practice, quality management and accreditation guidelines.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrated experience of staff supervision.
- Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Knowledge of current nursing trends and issues in the delivery of Mental Health care.
Position Profile:
Responsible for the supervision of Broome Mental Health Unit (BMHU) and consultation regarding admissions, ensures appropriate staffing levels and managers daily nursing roster. Provides specialist Mental Health nursing knowledge and skills in the deliverance of culturally appropriate care to Mental Health inpatients. Acts as a clinical resource to staff working in BMHU and in other areas in Broome Hospital. Deputises for the Clinical Nurse Manager as required.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary, eligible employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances including:
- Additional North West paid leave
- District Allowance - regional specific
- Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
- Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
- Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
- 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
- Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
- Flexible working and leave arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities
- Continuous learning opportunities
- 11% Superannuation Guarantee
- WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
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
WACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient Mental Health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and Mental Health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Adam Burns on 08 9194 4***.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/
