AddressThis is for a Permanent or Fixed Term Full Time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of permanency.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Mental Health team in the Gascoyne Region – Midwest.
To be successful, you will have...
- Experience in assessment, case management and therapy of children, adolescents and their families presenting with Mental Health problems at an advanced level.
- Knowledge and understanding of emotional, behavioural, psychological, and psychiatric disorders of children and Adolescents.
- Effective communication, liaison, and interpersonal skills.
- Effective negotiation, problem solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience in community work and liaison.
- Sound knowledge of WA Mental Health Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
- Eligible for / or in possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers’ licence or other specialised licence class.
Position Profile:
Provide a community-based Child and AdolescentMental Health nursing service. Demonstrate competent nursing practice by delivering individualised care using a problem-solving approach to children, adolescents with Mental Health problems and their families.
What we offer
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
- Location based allowances
- Relocation allowance
- 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 Helene Sharp on 08 9956 1***.
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/
