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This is for a Fixed Term Fulltime appointment until 30/06/2026 with the possibility of extension(s). An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health Child and Adolescent to join the Midwest Mental Health team at Geraldton Health Campus – Midwest. To be successful, you will have... experience in assessment, case management and therapy of children, adolescents and their families 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, problems solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills. experience in community work and liaison. sound knowledge of WA Mental Health Act 2014. Position Profile: Provides a community-based child and adolescent mental health nursing service. Demonstrates 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 In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:
Location based allowances Relocation allowance (For further information refer to "Relocation incentive" attachments) 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. Please see attached flyer for further details. The Country Nursing & Midwifery incentive program is available to new and existing nurses and midwives - across a broad range of patient-facing roles - on fixed term or permanent contracts at 76 select locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months (WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program ).
Want to know more about this role? Please see the Job Description Form (available online at Ref no. 605116).
We encourage you to contact Helene Sharp on 08 9956 1999 with any questions you have about the role.
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health service in Australia and one of the biggest in the world. It delivers a range of comprehensive health services across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres to approximately 530,000 people, including more than 57,000 Aboriginal people.
Across the state we have six large regional hospitals, 15 medium sized district hospitals and 48 small hospitals. Along with this there are 31 health centres and nursing posts, four dedicated mental health inpatient units and 24 dedicated mental health services, and over 170 other facilities where population health teams are based.
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health service in Australia and one of the biggest in the world. It delivers a range of comprehensive health services across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres to approximately 530,000 people, including more than 57,000 Aboriginal people.
Across the state we have six large regional hospitals, 15 medium sized district hospitals and 48 small hospitals. Along with this there are 31 health centres and nursing posts, four dedicated mental health inpatient units and 24 dedicated mental health services, and over 170 other facilities where population health teams are based.
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