This is for a Permanent Full Time appointment at 76 hours per fortnight. 

An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Mental health & Drug Service team at Newman Health Campus – Pilbara.

 To be successful you will be ……

• motivated and experienced community mental health nurse looking to be part of a strong and dynamic team

• up for the challenge to show case your advanced clinical skills in a culturally diverse community
• looking for an opportunity to enhance your clinical and leadership skills within a diverse team culture
• looking for the opportunity to work, develop and build relationships with the local communities to enable better health outcomes

What we are looking for...

• Sound knowledge and understanding of psychiatric disorders and their treatment; and of the principles of mental health promotion and community based health care.
• Extensive experience in a community based mental health service including crisis intervention, assertive case management and community-based treatment; and eligibility for nomination as an Authorised Mental Health Practitioner (at least 3 years post-graduate experience in mental health).
• ability to work alone and with other health professionals within a multidisciplinary team.
• Well developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current C Class drivers licence and ability and willingness to travel within the Pilbara including overnight stays away from home.

Position Profile:

Provide community mental health services to clients of the Pilbara Mental Health and Drug Service in the Pilbara based on best practice, including providing a service which is culturally secure and takes into account the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of our Aboriginal clients.

What we offer

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

• Location based allowances including:
• additional North West paid leave
• District Allowance - regional specific
• Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
• Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
• Heavily subsidised housing Government Regional Officer Housing
• 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
• Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
• Flexible working and leave arrangements 
• Professional Development opportunities 
•  Continuous learning opportunities
• 11.5% 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 eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria.

Area Profile

The Pilbara is WA’s second most northern region, defined by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Northern Territory border to the east. The Kimberley Region lies to its north across the Great Sandy Desert and the Pilbara’s southern reaches border the Midwest and Goldfields regions. The region covers a total area of 507,896sq km (including offshore islands). Most of the inhabitants are in the western third, whereas the eastern third is largely desert with few inhabitants. Today the Pilbara economy is crucial to the State, providing 2 of the State’s largest export revenue earners – iron ore and liquefied natural gas.

There is a wealth of information about living and working in the Pilbara Region. to learn more about a nursing career within WA Country Health please click Nursing and Midwifery Careers.  WACHS is committed to living our values. of Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity.  Inland Pilbara

Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the team as Clinical Nurse Specialist.  Apply now and embark on an extraordinary journey that will shape the future of nursing while allowing you to live life to the fullest in the enchanting Pilbara region. Your legacy awaits!

Want to know more about this role?

We encourage you to contact Katrina Sharp on 08 9174 1240.

Eligibility to Apply:  To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
 
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/ 

Please provide the following information as part of your application:

• A detailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role
• A cover letter outlining their suitability for this position
• A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
• The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor or manager.

Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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.

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.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

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 six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.

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

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of age and under).

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.