Clinical Nurse Consultant

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Location: Perth Metropolitan Area
Unit/Division: Child and Adolescent Health Service
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Permanent - Part Time
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information. We have an immediate permanent full-time opportunity on the South Acute Care & Response Team (ACRT). Part time or fixed term work arrangement may be available. This recruitment pool may be used to fill future similar vacancies.
We are building Acute Care & Response Teams (ACRT) to serve the north, south and east metro regional areas. The current vacancy is on our South ACRT which serves the Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah areas.
About the Acute Care & Response Team (ACRT): CAMHS is set to transform its services in line with ICA Taskforce recommendations. The ACRT is a new service model, arising from the ICA Taskforce. The team will provide a step up in intensity of service to children and adolescents experiencing a crisis or deterioration in their mental health. This will include crisis response, assessment, safety planning, short-term intervention, planning for ongoing care, and supplementary care for children with severe and enduring mental ill health. Care will be provided close to home in a community setting, reducing the need for hospital presentations. The South ACRT will provide a service to children and adolescents who live in the southern region of the Perth metropolitan area (Fremantle, Rockingham, Mandurah).
As mental health conditions can deeply impact the emotional and social well-being of children and their families, our holistic and child-centred approach is designed to assist families and is focused on participation and engagement.
As a clinician on the team, you'll be required to conduct home and community visits during business hours and out of hours on a rostered basis, including after hours and on weekends, based on operational needs. You'll be part of a team that prioritises patient and staff safety and receive training and ongoing supervision.
About the Role: As the Clinical Nurse Consultant you'll have a dual role, comprising of both clinical and managerial responsibilities. The CNC will be the team leader of the ACRT and manage a large and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You'll also be responsible for relationship building, service planning, staff training and development, and continuous improvement.
What you will bring: Extensive experience as a senior clinical nurse within a mental health settingExperience working in a community setting is valuableFlexibility and adaptability in leading the development of a new serviceAbility to work collaboratively across internal and external teams, services and stakeholdersRegistration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required. Possession of, or significant progression toward the attainment of a post graduate qualification in area of specialty is desired. How to Apply We welcome your application via the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages maximum. A font size of Arial 12 is preferred (using the Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) Method).A copy of your current CV and cover letter outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.Evidence of current registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees, one of which is your current or previous (within the last 2 years) direct Line Manager. Please note that colleagues will not be accepted as a professional reference.Role related questions: We encourage you to contact Gillian Hetherington, A/ Director of Acute CAMHS, ******, 08 6389 5894 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: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: WWC website.
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.
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 29/08/2025.
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 the 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. 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 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: ******.
Lodgment 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.

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