Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Triage

This is vacancy is for Permanent FullTime appointment.

Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.

NMHS upholds the social model of disability. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact John Pentecost on 08 9489 72***or email **************@health.wa.gov.au.

About this role

The Community Adult Mental Health Service, part of NMHS provides specialist Mental Health assessment and treatment for people with Mental Health needs living in the community. Community clinics are situated at Butler, Wanneroo, Mirrabooka, Osborne Park and Subiaco.

The clinics are staffed by multidisciplinary teams including Medical staff, Psychologists, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Welfare Officers, Aboriginal Mental Health Workers and Peer Support Workers, and supported by General Practice Liaison Officers and Community Development Officers. Services are coordinated by Community Treatment Teams, Assessment and Treatment Teams, Intensive Clinical Outreach Teams, NMHS MH Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Teams, Obstetric Liaison Consultation Service and Post-natal Teams.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health Triage provides primary triage response to all referrals made to Subiaco Community Mental Health. In this role, you will identify the nature and appropriateness of referrals and sets priorities for management. You will collate information for presentation to the Subiaco Community Mental Health Assessment and Treatment team (ATT) and to the Continuing Treatment Teams (CTT).  You will also provide assessment and support for individuals experiencing Mental Health problems, and conduct emergency assessments and brief intervention as required.

This role reports to the Clinical Nurse Specialist.

What we are looking for

We are encouraging applications from highly capable and values-driven nurses with Mental Health experience to join our fantastic Community Mental Health Service team at Subiaco. You will be driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

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

• Generous salary packaging
• Diverse and inclusive culture
• A smoke free environment
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid study leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Continuous learning
• Professional and location-based allowances

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact John Pentecost on 08 9489 7***.

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Ready to join our team?

Applicants are required to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au, so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Your application should include:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages as listed in the attached Job Description Form.
• A covering letter outlining your suitability for this position.
• A copy of your resume summarising your experience and achievements relevant to this position.
• The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

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.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after, or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.

We look forward to receiving your application.