Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Child and Adolescent Gascoyne Junction, AU
WA Country Health Service
This is for a Permanent or Fixed Term Fulltime appointment at 76 hours per fortnight, with the possibility of permanency.
An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Mental Health team in the Gascoyne Region Midwest.
To be successful, you will have:
Experience in assessment, case management and therapy of children, adolescents and their families presenting with mental health problems at an advanced level.
Knowledge and understanding of emotional, behavioural, psychological and psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents.
Effective communication, liaison and interpersonal skills.
Effective negotiation, problem solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills.
Experience in community work and liaison.
Sound knowledge of WA Mental Health Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
Eligible for / or in possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers' licence or other specialised licence class.
Position Profile:
Provide a community-based child and adolescent mental health nursing service.
Demonstrate competent nursing practice by delivering individualised care using a problem-solving approach to children, adolescents with mental health problems and their families.
What we offer:
Location based allowances.
Paid study leave assistance regional specific as per EBA.
Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses.
Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire.
Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.
Flexible working and leave arrangements.
Professional Development opportunities.
WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
As a WA Country Health Service employee you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to apply online at
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