AddressWe are currently recruiting a qualified Clinical Nurse Specialist with a background in Adult Mental Health who is looking for an exciting career opportunity in the Central Great Southern region of Western Australia!
About the REGION
The Central Great Southern region includes Katanning, Gnowangerup, and Kojonup. Katanning is a town alive with different cultures and cuisine. The people are friendly, harmonious, and respectful. Picture perfect Kojonup is nestled in the valley of farming, with delightful shops, art galleries and a maze. Gnowangerup is the gateway to the Porongurup’s if rock climbing and adventure is your thing! All three towns are strong in their sports and arts, making them a wonderful place for children to grow, learn and explore.
To learn more about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contact Kate Hambleton on 08 9892 2***.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Extensive experience as a Community Mental Health Nurse with demonstrated expert level skills in crisis intervention, assessment, treatment, and case management of adults with complex mental disorders.
- Advanced knowledge and ability to initiate and manage interventions under the Mental Health Act and in line with National Mental Health Standards.
- High level negotiation, problem solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills in a community setting.
Why work for us? The Western Australian Country Health Service offer our employees a great salary as well as an amazing range of benefits:
- Relocation assistance
- Paid Study Leave
- Generous Salary Packaging Benefits
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meals and entertainment
- Access to novated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicle expenses
- Flexible working and leave arrangements
- Professional Development opportunities
- 11% Superannuation Guarantee
Application Instructions
Applicants are to submit:
- A detailed resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements; and
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your skills and abilities as they relate to the position and what you will bring to the role.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria (see JDF attached).
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Diversity Statement
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
