Description:
Clinical Nurse (Mental Health Service)
Are you a compassionate and empathetic individual looking to make a difference in the lives of patients, families and carers working through mental illness?
Join our team at Fremantle Hospital Mental Health services and become a part of a supportive and collaborative environment dedicated to providing quality mental health care.
Our team values camaraderie and mutual support, ensuring that you have the resources and encouragement you need to succeed in your role as a mental health clinical nurse .
Hear what our employees say about working in mental health for SMHS.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work directly with patients who are seeking support and treatment for their mental health concerns. You will provide compassionate care, administer medications, monitor patient progress and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create a holistic treatment plan.
If you have the experience as a mental health nurse and you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the Mental health community apply now!
Fremantle Hospital, located in the heart of the port city of “Freo”. Known for its cappuccino strip, restaurants and nightlife, beaches and casual lifestyle, Freo is also a world heritage site that just a short ferry ride from Rottnest Island and our world-famous quokka’s.
With increasing demand for our services, The Mental Health Beds Expansion Program is a $15.6 million project to open a second secure mental health unit and increase mental health beds within SMHS to more than 150. The additional beds reflect Fremantle Hospital’s role as a specialist hub for mental health services. Preliminary work on developing the unit is set to commence shortly, with the unit expected to open in 2025.
Nurses with Mental Health Experiences seeking permanent or fixed term, full time or part time employment can apply to this advert; and through this application process fixed term employment contracts may be extended and/or result in permanent employment.
We’re offering sponsorship to international applicants. To learn more about the many working visa options available, please visit the Department of Home Affairs.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
International candidates may be able to access financial incentives through the WA Government Belong Campaign ; and we are happy to discuss and support you with a range of visa options according to your requirements.
WA Government Belong Campaign incentive: $3,000 to $8,000 depending on circumstance. Find two documents attached that outline the campaign.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Azam Edoo at Azam.Edoo@health.wa.gov.au or on 08 9431 3463 or 08 9431 2803, or Marika Parany on 08 9431 3400.
If you are ready to partner with us, see the simple application instructions below:
Step 1: Prepare the following documentation:
- a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details for 2 work related referees, one being your current line manager.
- a two (2) page cover letter introducing yourself and why you are interested in working for us, and how your experience and qualification(s) align to our work.
Step 2: Select “Apply for Job”, located at either the top or bottom of this screen
All applications are to be submitted online.
We recommend allowing enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
Employee Benefits :
Benefits for SMHS employees vary, but can include:
- employer contributed 11% superannuation
- flexible work practices
- salary packaging
- advancement and acting opportunities
- professional development and promotion of career growth
- employee assistance programs (counselling for you and your family)
- an environment that promotes and encourages diversity and inclusiveness
- discounts through the social club at your site
- discounted health insurance with participating providers
- phased retirement options
- flexible leave options
- For further information click here.
Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for a permanent appointment to the Western Australian public sector is essential that you are an Australian citizen or have permanent residency status in Australia. International candidates may be eligible for a fixed term appointment, by providing documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract. Please visit the Department of Home Affairs and relevant college/AHPRA for further information.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 28/02/2025.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
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.