Location: Bunbury
Unit/Division: South West
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time, Permanent - Part Time, Casual
We are currently recruiting for qualified Clinical Nurse Specialists with a background in acute mental health who are looking for an exciting career opportunity in the South West region of Western Australia. Position Profile: Responsible for providing a timely and specialised clinical mental health nursing consultancy service to the Emergency Department and other areas of Bunbury Regional Hospital.
The prime directive of this post is to triage and conduct primary assessments of all patients presenting to the Emergency Department who may be considered either at risk or as requiring specialised mental health assessment.
Priorities include consultation services to clinicians (medical and nursing), providing assistance and information to carers and liaising with relevant others as required in all areas of the hospital.
To be successful in this role, you will have: Significant, relevant clinical and managerial experience in the provision of Mental Health Services in an acute adult mental health setting. Demonstrated advanced skills in the nursing management of complex psychiatric presentations, risk assessment, crisis intervention and management of aggression in a clinical setting. Demonstrated advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. About Us The WA Country Health Service's core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities.
Our vision is to be global leader in rural and remote healthcare.
Our values of Community, Compassion, Quality, Integrity, Equity and Curiosity shape who we are, how we behave, how we interact with each other, how we make decisions and how we provide care to our patients.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online via the 'apply for job' button below.
Please provide the following documents and information as part of your application:
A detailed cover letter and resume that clearly demonstrates your relevant work experience and achievements including the contact details of 2 referees (including a current line manager). A written statement addressing the work-related requirements in the JDF (maximum 2-3 pages). 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).
Eligibility for sponsorship may be considered for some vacancies.
You are encouraged to discuss this with the contact person listed in the advertisement before completing the application as there are several steps that are required to be completed prior to progressing any application for employment.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service.
WA Health is committed to a smoke-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and vehicles.
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.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position.
An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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