Salary: RN SRN Level 7 $156,283 p.a.(inclusive of base salary and 10.5% superannuation) plus generous salary packaging and additional allowances as outlined in the award where appropriate
Location: Shenton Park / Osborne Park / Wanneroo
Unit/Division: Mental Health Public Health and Dental Services - Older Adult Mental Health Service
Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: 00008565
Closing Date: 2022-12-12 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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This is for a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Term Full Time appointment with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies (including permanent full time / part time, fixed term full time / part time with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency and casual appointments) 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.
Area Profile: North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit:
At NMHS we aim to deliver across our core values; Care, Respect, Innovation, Team work & Integrity.
NMHS contains Western Australia’s largest Mental Health Service caring for youths, adults and older adults. Services are delivered through inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders and other specialised services.
Position Profile: We are seeking suitable applications for a Coordinator of Nursing to join our Older Adult Mental Health Services (OAMHS). Our OAMHSs are located in Shenton Park, Osborne Park and Wanneroo and operate across admitted, community, hospital in home and residential aged care settings. This key leadership position provides direction and support in all facets of nursing service and practice in areas under professional responsibility; contributes to decision making on whole of service issues, including the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans to ensure the provision of personalised, safe, effective and timely care; oversees the management of clinical practice standards consistent with policy, standards and organisational values; provides expert advice and collaborates with the Director of Nursing on matters relating to the development and evaluation of nursing practice and standards of care.
About You: We are looking for highly capable and values-driven nurses to join our fantastic team. 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.
Why you want to work for us: In addition to the opportunity to make a direct and real difference in the community, a collaborative and caring work environment, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:
- Access to generous salary packaging arrangements (cars, laptops, phones, mortgage to name a few)
- Opportunity to advance your career within the Health sector
- Access to flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions to enjoy your working life and attend to your personal interests
- Professional development opportunities and assistance towards further study (study leave and assistance)
- Other professional and location-based allowances
- Great superannuation provisions -
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
Are you ready to apply? Please see the attached Job Description Form.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for Job’ button and provide:
- a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 4 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF);
- a comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role; and
- the names and contact details of two (2) professional referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to be your current supervisor or manager.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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.