Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Nursing - Psych, Forensic & Correctional Health (Healthcare & Medical)Government - State (Government & Defence) An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist, Mental Health, to join the team at Broome Regional Health Campus – Kimberley.This is a Permanent or Fixed Term Full Time appointment with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Great benefits including location allowance, annual travel allowance and an additional week of annual leave for eligible applicantsGenerous Salary Packaging BenefitsThe Country Nursing & Midwifery Incentive ProgramAs a WA Country Health Service employee, you're entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details. To be successful, you will have...Eligibility for registration in the category of Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Demonstrated advanced clinical practice with knowledge and skills in the provision of acute mental health care.Demonstrated ability to provide clinical leadership in a clinical setting.Alibility to implement and evaluate nursing protocols pertaining to standards of practice, quality management and accreditation guidelines.Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrated experience of staff supervision.Demonstrated effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.Knowledge of current nursing trends and issues in the delivery of mental health care.Position Profile:Responsible for the supervision of Broome Mental Health Unit (BMHU) and consultation regarding admissions, ensures appropriate staffing levels and managers daily nursing roster. Provides specialist mental health nursing knowledge and skills in the deliverance of culturally appropriate care to mental health inpatients. Acts as a clinical resource to staff working in BMHU and in other areas in Broome Hospital. Deputises for the Clinical Nurse Manager as required.What we offerIn addition to the great salary, eligible employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits:Relocation allowance (For further information refer to "Belong" and "Relocation incentive" attachments)Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBAUp to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expensesUp to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hireAccess to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expensesPlus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.Flexible working and leave arrangements Professional Development opportunities Continuous learning opportunitiesWACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate. 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 ).Area ProfileWACHS Kimberley is the most northern health region of WACHS. The Kimberley region has approximately 200 Aboriginal communities, over 34 different Aboriginal language groups and 45 percent of the population are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. WACHS Kimberley consists of six hospitals, an inpatient mental health unit, three Community Directorates and a Corporate Office. WACHS Kimberley provides hospital, community health, public health, remote area health, community aged care, and mental health services across the region through a dedicated team of medical, nursing, Aboriginal health, allied health, and support staff.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 http://www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au/ Postgraduate Medical Council of Western AustraliaDepartment of HealthWA Health is now governed by the Health Services Act 2016 (external site).The new legislation represents a significant reform in health, and is designed to modernise the way our health services are structured, governed and delivered; to promote better health, better care and better value to all Western Australians.The legislation established the Department of Health as 'System Manager' for WA Health, providing stewardship, guidance and support to our health services using a collection of binding Policy Frameworks (external site) in 18 key areas of health service delivery, to ensure they provide consistent, efficient and effective services into the future.The Department of Health reports to the Minister for Health, the Hon John Day MLA (external site) and Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Andrea Mitchell MLA (external site).StructureThe Department of Health is led by Director General Dr D.J. Russell-Weisz, and supported by a deputy and five assistant-Directors General, working in key areas of health, including:public healthclinical services and researchpurchasing and system performancesystem policy and planninggovernance and system support.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.Department of HealthMental HealthChild and Adolescent Health ServiceWA Country Health ServiceHealth Support ServicesHealth Service BoardsPolicy FrameworksPostgraduate Medical Council of Western AustraliaDepartment of HealthWA Health is now governed by the Health Services Act 2016 (external site).The new legislation represents a significant reform in health, and is designed to modernise the way our health services are structured, governed and delivered; to promote better health, better care and better value to all Western Australians.The legislation established the Department of Health as 'System Manager' for WA Health, providing stewardship, guidance and support to our health services using a collection of binding Policy Frameworks (external site) in 18 key areas of health service delivery, to ensure they provide consistent, efficient and effective services into the future.The Department of Health reports to the Minister for Health, the Hon John Day MLA (external site) and Minister for Mental Health, the Hon Andrea Mitchell MLA (external site).StructureThe Department of Health is led by Director General Dr D.J. Russell-Weisz, and supported by a deputy and five assistant-Directors General, working in key areas of health, including:public healthclinical services and researchpurchasing and system performancesystem policy and planninggovernance and system support.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website. Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Choose from thousands of courses delivered by leaders in education. #J-18808-Ljbffr
