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About the role

The role of the Clinical Nurse (MHAOD), Youth Services, is to work as part of a multidisciplinary team based within the newly developed Crisis Care Unit (CCU) in Banksia Hill Youth Detention Centre.

The Clinical Nurse will work over a 24-hour roster and provide mental health assessment, risk assessment, risk management and safety planning, within the CCU and across general living areas within the detention centre.

The role of the Clinical Nurse is to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the care of those identified as having mental health and/or drug and alcohol related problems, to assess and manage clinical risk and to participate in the development of the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Services.

It is well evidenced that young people in detention are some of the most vulnerable young people living in Western Australia (WA). These young people, the majority of whom are Aboriginal young people, are more likely to have experienced complex and intergenerational trauma, which is compounded by health, mental health, neurodevelopmental conditions, disadvantage, and the increased likelihood for substance misuse.

The Crisis Care Unit (CCU) will provide an integrated model of management for young people who are at risk of self-harm and suicide and young people experiencing acute mental health issues. The CCU will be collaboratively led by a Multi-disciplinary Team (MDT) and reflect evidence based best practice for the management of these young people that is culturally sensitive and reflective of that young person’s unique needs and experiences.

Experience in mental health nursing, Youth Services or CAMHS would be desirable.

Benefits and Opportunities

Career pathway opportunities.

Learning and development opportunity programs.

Health and wellbeing programs including Fitness passport providing a wide range of gym, pool, and fitness centre discounts available for employees and their families.

Why join the team?

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

Want to find out more about this role?

To find out more about this opportunity and how to apply for this position, follow the direct link below:

https://search.jobs.wa.gov.au/page.php?pageID=160&windowUID=0&AdvertID=392803

Applications must be received before Thursday, 6 November 2025 by 4:30pm.