Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Mental Health

Job Description

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Mental Health Position No: Pool Ref 00602298 Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time Unit/Directorate: North Metropolitan Mental Health Service > State Forensic Mental Health Services (SFMHS) Location: Graylands Hospital, Brockway Road, Mount Claremont Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time, and Fixed Term Part Time appointments. Fixed Term will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 31 March 2026. What is our Clinical Nurse Specialist – Community Mental Health role? Conducts primary client MH assessments and provides verbal and/or written reports for relevant Department of Justice Courts, Tribunals and Boards. Provides advanced risk assessment, ongoing forensic case management and referral of high-risk clients of the service. Provides a specialist consultancy role and clinical resource for Health Care Providers, government and non-government agencies and community services within WA. While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values. What we offer NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits including: Generous salary packaging to increase take-home pay Professional and career development opportunities Diverse and inclusive culture Want to know more about this role? We encourage you to contact Kelli Poeta, A/Team Leader 6159 6588 to discuss how this role aligns with your personal and career interests. Area Profile 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. We think you’ll like it here Our employees like working here, and we think you will too. Watch this video to find out what they have to say. Ready to join our team? Applicants are required to apply online at so allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Your application should include: A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages (as outlined in the attached JDF). A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role. References - the names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor. 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. 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 twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role. NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. NMHS upholds the social model of disability. We welcome applicants who have disability and endeavour to support reasonable workplace adjustments and flexibility. If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the NMHS Talent Attraction Group (TAG) at email Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. We look forward to receiving your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr