Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health Triage

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health Triage This is for a Permanent Fulltime appointment at 76 hours per fortnight. An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Mental Health Triage team at Hedland 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 showcase 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… Extensive experience as a Community Mental Health Nurse with demonstrated expert level skills in crisis intervention, assessment, treatment and case management of adults and seniors with complex mental disorders. Knowledge of Adult and Senior Mental Health service delivery systems. Skills in applying the National Standards for Mental Health Services at the organisational level and in clinical practice. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a multidisciplinary team and ability to work as an independent practitioner. Knowledge and ability to initiate and manage interventions under the Mental Health Act 2014 . Clinical leadership skills including skills in providing clinical supervision, line management and performance development with supervised staff. Position Profile: Responds to all contacts made to Pilbara Mental Health and Drug Service (Eastern Region), identifies the nature and appropriateness of the referrals, sets priorities for management, collates information for presentation at intake meetings, and coordinates emergency responses within the region. Liaison with government and non-government service providers to coordinate the provision of Mental Health Services to clients and provide educational support to those agencies. Undertakes senior level projects, represents the service and provides consultation at the state level as required. Undertakes analysis of clinical interventions and identifies trends within programs and reports appropriately. What we offer In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits: Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA 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 WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate. 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 at 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 your 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr