WACHS Clinical Nurse Specialist

WACHS Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Mental Health Pool

Join to apply for the WACHS Clinical Nurse Specialist - Community Mental Health Pool role at WA Country Health Service.

This is for Permanent, Fixed Term and Casual appointments at 76 hours per fortnight with the possibility of an extension and/or permanency. This is a pool recruitment and there are currently 3.0 FTE available for immediate filling. This is an open-ended recruitment pool. The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2026.

An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist Community Mental Health to join the Kimberley Mental Health and Drug Service Team in Kununurra.

Position profile: Provides advanced community mental health services to clients of the KMHDS based on best practice. Delivers culturally secure care that considers the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of clients. Conducts mental health and/or drug and alcohol triage, acute initial assessments, risk assessments, crisis intervention, care management planning and implementation of care plans and referral services to clients and their carers.

In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include location allowances, annual travel allowance and an additional week of annual leave, generous salary packaging benefits, the Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive Program, and access to private health fund discounts.

Other benefits include professional development opportunities, continuous learning opportunities, 12% Superannuation Guarantee, flexible working practices where operationally appropriate, and remote area specific benefits.

The WA Country Health Service also offers other benefits and discounts as part of employee entitlements.

• Eligible for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to apply recovery approaches when working with individuals, families and communities affected by mental health conditions.
• Advanced community mental health nursing skills with complex mental health conditions, including mental state assessment, risk assessments, crisis intervention and care coordination.
• Extensive and recent experience in community-based mental health nursing practice.
• Ability to work alone and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal consumers, their families and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of medications used and experience in dispensing and administering medications used in mental health treatment.
• Current knowledge of legislative obligations in relation to the WA Mental Health Act 2014.
• Working knowledge of computer use and information systems relevant to the position.
• Current C Class driver's licence and ability to travel including overnight stays away from home.

Eligibility to apply: 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).

Application process: Apply online at and provide:

• A detailed CV relevant to this role
• A cover letter outlining suitability for this position
• A 2-3 page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listed on the Job Description Form (JDF)
• Names and contact details of two professional referees (one preferably a current/recent supervisor)

Selection criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form.

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

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require criminal records screening and integrity checks as part of the appointment process. Referees may be asked to comment on integrity and ethical behaviour. A satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) is required. An unsatisfactory PEHA will withdraw the offer. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For information, see the WWC website.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Lodgement is system generated. Submissions after 4:00pm will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

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