WA Country Health Service - Midwest

Location: Geraldton

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

Position Number: 00605116

Closing Date: AWST 4.00PM Wednesday 09 July 2025

This is for a Fixed Term Full Time appointment until 30th June 2027, 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 Geraldton 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.

Area Profile: The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centres located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.

What we offer

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

• Location based allowances (if applicable) including:
• 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:
• 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
• 12% 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.

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

Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online by clicking on the Apply button or apply via jobs.health.wa.gov.au.