Co-Director of Nursing

Location: Nedlands Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services > Acute Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time This is standard recruitment with Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, FixedTerm Full-Time and Fixed Term Part-Time opportunities available with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency available. We have 1 immediate permanent full-time vacancy available within ICAHMS Network (Infant, Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services). About Our Team: The Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (ICAMHS) in Western Australia offer support, advice and treatment to children and adolescents from birth to 18 years who are experiencing mental health challenges. CAHS helps children grow and thrive and we offer these same opportunities to the nurses who join our team. Our team-oriented approach allows for extensive clinical upskilling, and leadership development opportunities for nurses of all levels. About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join the ICAMHS (Infant, Children, Adolescent Mental Health Services) team. In collaboration with Medical Co-Director, the Co-Director of Nursing Inpatients provides operational leadership and governance oversight of the delivery of acute mental health services within Perth Children's Hospital (PCH) and across Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (ICAMHS). The Co-Director of Nursing also provides professional oversight for the nursing profession across ICAMHS. As a member of the ICAMHS Executive Team, provides strategic and transformational leadership to support the achievement of ICAMHS performance objectives and high standards of clinical practice, through the development and implementation of strategic and operational plans, policy, education programs, research activities and service improvement strategies. Responsibilities: - Leads strategic planning and cultural alignment across ICAMHS, CAHS, and WA Health, promoting values and ethical conduct. - Advises executive leadership on mental health service delivery, patient care, and system-wide reforms. - Implements reform initiatives and new models of care, collaborating with medical leadership and stakeholders. - Manages operational performance of the Acute Mental Health Services Directorate, ensuring compliance and resource efficiency. - Drives clinical governance and quality improvement, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous learning. - Oversees nursing workforce standards, integration with state programs, and alignment with legislative and regulatory frameworks. - Leads education, training, and research strategies to support evidence-based practice and service innovation. - Builds partnerships and stakeholder engagement, representing ICAMHS and CAHS in professional, community, and government forums. We welcome your application via the ‘Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following: - A current resume and cover letter summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements. - A statement addressing all Essential and Desirable Selection Criteria per the Job Description Form, including relevant examples, limited to a maximum of 5 pages. - The name, email and contact details of two referees who can be contacted to provide a reference. Referees should include at least one individual who has been or is your direct Line Manager/Supervisor. We will contact you to seek your confirmation prior to contacting your listed referees. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Jill Pascoe, Executive Director on 0487 429370 or via jill.pascoe@health.wa.gov.au with any specific questions related to this role. Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours. Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form. 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). This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au 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. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above fixed-term 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. About our CAMHS Directorates - Community CAMHS – Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years. - Specialist Services and Day Programs – The Specialist Services and Day Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone. These programs support children and young people who have complex mental health needs. - Acute CAMHS – Acute CAMHS, based at Perth Children's Hospital has a mental health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), Paediatric Psychiatric Inpatient In-Reach Team (PPIRT), Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service. CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities, CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During this selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert. WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of the WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. For Assistance Including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au 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