WA Country Health Service – Midwest

Location: Gascoyne, Western Australia

Position Number: 00605365

Salary: RN SRN Level 3 $131,773 p.a. (plus 11.5% superannuation)

Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Tuesday 22 April 2025

This is for a Permanent Full Time or Fixed Full Time appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

An opportunity exists for a talented and enthusiastic Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health Child and Adolescent to join the Gascoyne team in the Midwest.

To be successful, you will have...

• Experience in assessment, case management and therapy of children, adolescents and their families presenting with mental health problems at an advanced level.
• Knowledge and understanding of emotional, behavioural, psychological and psychiatric disorders of children and adolescents.
• Effective communication, liaison and interpersonal skills.
• Effective negotiation, problem solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in community work and liaison.
• Sound knowledge of WA Mental Health Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.
• Eligible for / or in possession of a current C or C-A Class drivers licence or other specialised licence class.

Position Profile: Provide a community-based child and adolescent mental health nursing service. Demonstrate competent nursing practice by delivering individualised care using a problem solving approach to children, adolescents with mental health problems and their families.

Want to know more about this role: We encourage you to contact Helene Sharp on 08 9956 1999.

What we offer:

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

• Location based allowances (if applicable) including:

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• additional Northwest paid leave
• District Allowance - regional specific
• Annual travel subsidy (ALTC)
• Air-conditioning subsidy allowance.
• Paid study Leave assistance – regional specific as per EBA.
• Generous salary packaging benefits:

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• Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent or other everyday living expenses
• Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
• Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses.
• Plus, Additional Remote Area Specific Benefits.
• Professional Development opportunities
• Continuous learning opportunities
• 11.5% Superannuation Guarantee
• WACHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work/roster options, where operationally appropriate.
• As a WA Country Health Service employee, you’re entitled to discounts across some private health care funds. Please see attached flyer for further details.

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 eligible locations. Eligible nurses and midwives can receive between $5,000 and $17,000 in support over 12 months. Please refer to the WA Country Health Service - Country Nursing and Midwifery Incentive Program website for eligibility criteria.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) Midwest health region of Western Australia covers more than 470,000 square kilometres, nearly one fifth of the State, with its population concentrated along the coast. The region is located in the northern middle section of Western Australia and incorporates three health districts - Gascoyne, Geraldton, Midwest and Murchison, is recognised for its unique natural environment and is a culturally diverse region with Aboriginal people representing 13% of the overall population.

Selection Criteria: Please see the Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or via www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au and entering the Position Number into the “Keyword search” field