Clinical Nurse

Clinical Nurse Position No: Pool Ref 00012869 Level/Salary: RN Level 2 $106,412 - $112,568 pro rata (inclusive of base salary and superannuation) plus generous salary packaging and additional allowances as outlined in the award where appropriate. Work Type: Casual, Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time Unit/Directorate: Mental Health Public Health and Dental Services - Youth Mental Health - Youth Hospital in the Home (YHITH) Location: Mount Claremont Closing Date: 2024-05-13 4:00 PM Attachments: -
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Do you want to be a part of a team that promotes and improves the health of its people and community? Are you looking for an organisation that listens to what you have to say, supports flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing and is focused on engagement and culture? Then look no further. 

This is an “Open-Ended” Recruitment Pool for Permanent Full-Time, Permanent Part-Time, Fixed Term Full-Time, Fixed Term Part-Time and Casual appointments. Fixed Term appointments will be made with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis. 

An interview may or may not form part of the selection process in deeming your suitability to the pool;

Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur; and

Appointments may be made from this pool until 30 June 2025.

Round 3 of assessment will be for applications recieved on or before 22 October 2023.

North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for. We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, innovation and care to apply for this role.

NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. 

About this role

NMHS contains Western Australia’s largest Mental Health Service caring for youths, adults and older adults. Services are delivered through inpatient units, community mental health clinics and day therapy and outreach programs to a catchment area of almost 1 million people. State-wide and Tertiary Mental Health Services include research, forensics, neurosciences, art therapy, eating disorders and other specialised services.

Youth Mental Health is comprised of Youth Axis, YouthLink, Youth Hospital in the Home (YHITH), Youth Community Assessment & Treatment Team (YCATT), Youth and Adult Complex Attentional Disorders Services and Gender Pathways Service (GPS). These services work collaboratively to provide a range of services to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people across metropolitan Perth.

The Clinical Nurse provides a range of specialised youth mental health interventions and care coordination within a community setting in an intensive manner in consultation with the multidisciplinary team.

upholds and functions within the core values of the organisation of Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity; acts as a role model, providing leadership, support, team building and change management through respect, recognition and collaboration.

This position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

What we are looking for

We are currently seeking to appoint dynamic, enthusiastic, and suitably qualified individuals to join the Clinical Nurse team at Youth Mental Health (YMH). 

We encourage applications from highly capable and values-driven nurses with experience in youth, child & adolescent, community, OR inpatient mental health that are motivated to expand their skills and experience in Youth Mental Health.

You will be driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS Values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.

While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork & Integrity. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.

What we offer

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits

Generous salary packaging

Diverse and inclusive culture

A smoke free environment

Flexible leave arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Paid study leave

Flexible working arrangements

Continuous learning

Professional and location-based allowances

NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate. 

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Ready to join our team?

Your application should include:

A statement, in no more than 3 pages, addressing the selection criteria (as outlined in the attached JDF).

A comprehensive CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this role. 

The names and contact details of two (2) referees. It is preferable for one of your referees to have been a recent supervisor.

Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.