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Clinical Nurse Specialist MHAOD
Corrective Services
Salary: SRN1, $111,085 per annum + Super (DCSNA)
Position number: Pool Ref 016272
Work type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: Various Metropolitan Prisons
Closing date: 2022-12-14 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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This is a Pool process with Permanent, full time and fixed term, full time opportunities.
About the role
The Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drug (MHAOD) Branch of Offender Services Directorate delivers mental health and alcohol and other drug healthcare to some of the most vulnerable and high-risk individuals in the State. The MHAOD staff work to improve MHAOD patient outcomes and reduce associated harm and risks as far as possible.
MHAOD services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams made up of highly specialised staff including nurses, consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, Aboriginal mental health workers and prison support officers.
There are numerous exciting MHAOD service development projects occurring across the State including the new alcohol and other drugs (AOD) integration unit for male prisoners at Bunbury and Casuarina Prison expansion project and future Mental Health Sub Acute Units.
The role of the MHAOD Clinical Nurse Specialist includes working closely with the Clinical Nurse Consultant to support delivering clinical practice in accordance with the Model of Care; coordinate of case management; discharge planning and liaison with community services.
This position is a valued member of the MHAOD team and participates in the prison multidisciplinary risk assessment and management team processes and meetings.
About us
When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.
About you
Current registration in the category of Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and a relevant post graduate qualification in mental health or addictions and/or extensive clinical experience in addictions and mental health.
All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.
How to apply
Please ensure you review the attached JDF for further information about the work-related requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.
We require you to submit:
- A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees and;
- A statement no greater than 2 pages addressing all the Role Specific Criteria contained in the Job Description Form and an outline of your suitability for this role.
Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.
To submit your application click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this page. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Pool Recruitment
This pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the date of first appointment. from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Permanent and fixed term, full time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however an appointment is not guaranteed.
Currently there are positions available in the Metropolitan area for immediate filling.
Candidate Search
If required, we may choose to supplement the field of applications by conducting a Candidate Search.
Equity and Diversity
The Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.
Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact or call (08) 9264 1700 to for a confidential discussion.
Further Information
If you would like further information on this opportunity please contact Sharee Grigg A/NUM, Mental Health Alcohol and Other Drugs (08) 9411 5177.
