Description:
CRVCID 590855
This is a permanent full-time position; fixed term and part time options may be available. We have 3 opportunities currently avalaible on the team.
We are building Acute Care & Response Teams (ACRT) to serve the north, south and east metro regional areas. The current vacancies are on our East ACRT which serves the Bentley, Armadale and Midland areas. If you are only interested in north or south metro regional areas, please apply and nominate your preferred location, and we will reach out to you when available vacancies arise.
About the Acute Care & Response Team (ACRT):
CAMHS is set to transform its services in line with ICA Taskforce recommendations . The ACRT is a new service model, arising from the ICA Taskforce. The team will provide a step up in intensity of service to children and adolescents experiencing a crisis or deterioration in their mental health. This will include assessment, safety planning and short-term stabilisation, planning for ongoing care, and supplementary care for children with severe and enduring mental ill health to provide the care the child needs in a community setting reducing the need for hospital presentations. The East ACRT will provide a service to children and adolescents who live in the eastern region of the Perth metropolitan area (Bentley, Swan, Midland, Armadale).
As mental health conditions can deeply impact the emotional and social well-being of children and their families, our holistic and child-centred approach is designed to assist families and is focused on participation and engagement.
As a clinician on the team, you’ll be required to conduct home and community visits during business hours and on a rostered basis, including after hours and on weekends, based on operational needs. You’ll be part of a team that prioritises patient and staff safety and receive training and ongoing supervision.
Here is some of the amazing work done by our teams in the Community:
About the Role:
As the Clinical Nurse Consultant you’ll have a dual role, comprising of both clinical and managerial responsibilities. The CNC will be the team leader of the ACRT and manage a large and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You’ll also be responsible for relationship building, service planning, staff training and development, and continuous improvement.
What you will bring:
- Extensive experience as a senior clinical nurse within a mental health setting
- Experience working in a community setting is valuable
- Flexibility and adaptability in leading the development of a new service
- Ability to work collaboratively across internal and external teams, services and stakeholders
Registration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required. Possession of, or significant progression toward the attainment of a post graduate qualification in area of specialty is desired.
How to Apply
We welcome your application via the ‘ Apply for Job’ button at the bottom of this page. Your application should contain the following:
- A statement addressing selection criteria as per the Job Description Form in no more than 3 pages maximum. A font size of Arial 12 is preferred (using the Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) Method).
- A copy of your current CV and cover letter outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.
- Evidence of current registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Provide the names and email contact details of two professional referees one of which is your current or previous (within the last 2 years) direct Line Manager. Please note that colleagues will not be accepted as a professional reference.
Role related questions: We encourage you to Kay Hlaing , Director of Community CAMHS, kay.hlaing@health.wa.gov.au, 0435 213 368 any specific questions related to this role.
Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form .
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check . For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
About our CAMHS Directorates
- Community CAMHS – Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
- Specialist Services and Day Programs – The Specialist Services and Day Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone. These programs support children and young people who have complex mental health needs.
- Acute CAMHS – Acute CAMHS, based at Perth Children’s Hospital has a mental health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), Paediatric Consultation Liaison, Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service.
CAHS values: To achieve our vision of healthy kids, healthy communities , CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Applying from another state or overseas?
We offer generous initiatives to support international and interstate recruitment and expedite employment for critical workforce shortages if you chose to move to Western Australia. This includes travel exemptions and financial incentives for eligible international and interstate applicants to cover flight and relocation costs.
CAMHS is willing to consider providing visa sponsorship opportunities for suitable applicants.
Please see the attached Relocation Incentives FAQ for further information.
**Overseas applicants need to have completed endorsement of their nursing qualifications through the Nursing and Midwifery Board Ahpra (NMBA) and must include this documentation with their application.
For Assistance including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email: CAHS.TalentAcquisition@health.wa.gov.au
Before you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.
Lodgment is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
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