Clinical Nurse - Community Mental Health - Assertive Treatment Team (ATT)

Job Description

Clinical Nurse - Community Mental Health - Assertive Treatment Team (ATT) Location: Rockingham / Mandurah Unit/Division: Peel And Rockingham Kwinana Health Service > Adult Mental Health Service Work Type: Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Peel and Rockingham Kwinana (PaRK) Mental Health Service is currently seeking applications from passionate Clinical Nurses to join the Assessment Treatment Team (ATT). We currently have two (2) permanent full time positions for immediate filling: 1.0 FTE at Rockingham 1.0 FTE at Peel Although full time hours preferred, hours may be negotiable.Shifts rostered over a 7-day week. Benefits of working for PaRK MHS include: Flexible and family friendly working hours On site free parking Access to funded professional development opportunities and scholarship awards Opportunity for supported research opportunities Fitness Passport program Employee recognition program PaRK Mental Health Service is the place where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. PaRK is the perfect place to start or progress your community Mental Health career. PaRK provides mental health services to adults and older adults living in the communities of Kwinana, Rockingham, Mandurah, Pinjarra and Waroona. The PaRK mental health service is a vibrant and progressive organisation whose mission is to provide safe and progressive patient care within a positive work environment and culture. Our service provides evidence-based care with strong consumer and carer engagement; we work collaboratively to support the patients' long-term recovery. Assessment Treatment Team (ATT) This is the first point of access to Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG) Community Mental Health Services. The team provides assessment, acute response and brief intervention for clients aged 18 to 64 years for a period up to the maximum of 10 weeks. The teams are recovery focused and work with the client providing intensive support when required. The teams also work with the client’s family and carers in the management of the client. To be suitable for these positions you will: Demonstrate resilience with a high degree of initiative and experience in providing mental health advice and support. Work collaboratively with your team members to ensure the best quality care for your patients. Demonstrate a strong commitment to the South Metropolitan Health Service values of Care, Respect, Excellence and Teamwork. If this interests you, and you: have well developed problem-solving skills enjoy working with a multidisciplinary team as well as working independently have excellent communication and interpersonal skills Then we just might be the right fit for each other. Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disabilities to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below: Step 1: Prepare the following documentation: A copy of your current CV The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. A statement addressing the selection criteria in no longer than 2 pages (please refer to the attached Job Description Form for context). Step 2: Select "Apply for Job" All applications are to be submitted online. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Are you eligible? 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). WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and 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 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. 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. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. #J-18808-Ljbffr