Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health

This is a permanent part-time appointment at 48 hours per fortnight.

This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent healthcare where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.

SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent healthcare, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Join Our Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health

Are you a dedicated nurse with a passion for mental health care? We're looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our team and make a difference at Fiona Stanley Nursing.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with the NUM to deliver top-quality patient care in your specialty.
• Supervise and support the nursing team, ensuring high standards of practice.
• Lead the way in clinical practice improvements, staff education, and quality initiatives.
• Provide expert consultation services within the hospital.
• Mentor and role model for nurses, contributing to the advancement of the profession.

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Be part of a supportive and visionary team.
• Play a crucial role in shaping the future of mental healthcare.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Align with our values and vision for excellence in nursing.

If you're ready to take on a leadership role and make a meaningful impact, apply now and join us in delivering exceptional mental health care

If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:

Your application should include:

• A copy of your current CV
• A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.

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.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours.

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

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. 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.

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.