Clinical Nurse Specialist

Bring your expertise to apivotal regional role where every assessment makes a difference. Asa Clinical Nurse Specialist in MetalHealth Liaison, you’ll undertakecomprehensive mental health and risk assessments, providespecialist knowledge, and deliver advanced mental health nursingcare to support patients and clinicians alike. Enjoy the benefitsof country living in Narrogin, a welcomingWheatbelt community offering an affordable lifestyle, strong senseof connection and an easy drive to Perth, all while making a realimpact on the mental health and wellbeing of thecommunity. This is a FullTime Fixed Term position to 30/06/2026 with the possibility ofextension and/or permanency. About theOPPORTUNITY This position providescomprehensive, culturally safe, mental health liaison and acuteintervention services, nursing leadership, professionalconsultation and advanced clinical practice within a WheatbeltHospital environment. Responsible for providing a timely andspecialised Clinical Mental Health Liaison Consultancy service toall Wheatbelt Hospitals. The prime purpose of this position is toconduct primary mental health assessments of all patientspresenting the Wheatbelt Emergency Departments or who are admittedonto general wards and who may be considered requiring specialisedmental health assessments. Priorities include consultation servicesto clinicians providing assistance and information to consumer andcarers. Is a liaison and link with relevant others in WheatbeltHealth Services, Community Mental Health Services, Alcohol andOther Drugs services and Mental Health Emergency TelehealthServices. To be successfulin this role, you will have… Workplace leadershipexperience relevant to hospital-based mental healthpractice. Advanced skills in theassessment and nursing management of complex psychiatricpresentations, risk assessment, crisis intervention andmanagement of aggression in a clinical setting and providingevidence-based interventions for people with mentaldisorders. Advanced written,verbal and interpersonal communication, negotiation andconflict resolution skills. Advanced knowledge ofthe Mental Health Act of WA. Anability to work within a multidisciplinaryenvironment. Aworking knowledge of computers and information systems relevantto the position/role including the use of video conferencingoptions. Want to know moreabout this role? To learn more about therole, please refer to the attached Job Description Form and contactSara Pellant on *** or************@health.wa.gov.au What weOFFER The Western AustralianCountry Health Service offer our employees a great salary as wellas an amazing range of benefits: Generous SalaryPackaging Benefits Up to $9010 ona range of benefits including mortgage, rent, everydayliving expenses Up to $2650 onmeals and entertainment Access tonovated vehicle leasing and pre-tax vehicleexpenses Flexible working andleave arrangements As aWA Country Health Service employee you’re entitled to discountsacross some private health care funds, Please see attachedflyer for further details. AreaProfile The Wheatbelt region spans155,000 square kilometres, encompassing six Aboriginal lands andlanguage groups. From Jurien Bay on the coast to Southern Cross inthe East, Dalwallinu in the north, and Lake Grace in the south, theregion offers extensive opportunities. Health services includeemergency and inpatient care, outpatient medical, nursing, andallied health services, as well as cancer, renal, palliative,rehabilitation, aged care, mental health, public health, healthpromotion, and child, school, and community health services.District hospitals in Narrogin, Northam, Merredin, and Moora, alongwith 35 smaller community hospitals and health centres, ensurecomprehensive care across the region. With a strong communityspirit and diverse career prospects, WACHS Wheatbelt is ideal forliving, working, and exploring. How toApply: Applicants are requested to apply online. Pleaseprovide the following information as part of yourapplication: Adetailed CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to thisrole Acover letter outlining your suitability for thisposition A 2-3page maximum document addressing the selection criteria listedon the Job Description Form (JDF) Thenames and contact details of two (2) professional referees -preferable for one to be your current/recent supervisor ormanager. SelectionCriteria: Please see the attached Job DescriptionForm Please ensure you allowsufficient time to complete the online application process as youwill be required to answer various questions and attach yourdocumentation. If you experiencedifficulties while applying online, please contact EmployeeServices on for immediate assistance during businesshours. Eligibility toApply:To be eligible for appointment, applicantsmust have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or bean Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to liveand work indefinitely in Australia (for permanentappointments). OtherConditions:WA Health engages staff inpositions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies requireapplicants to undertake criminal records screening and integritychecking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also beasked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstrationof ethical behaviour. Please note thisrecruitment process requires completion of satisfactoryPre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer ofemployment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional onsatisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherentrequirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result inthe offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see theattached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information. We are committed tofostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employeefeels valued and empowered. We believe that a diverse team bringsunique perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’sneeds. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences tojoin us in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure toachieve equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the EqualOpportunity Act 1984, encourage applications from people livingwith a disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally andlinguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years ofage and under). DiversityStatement WA Health is committed toeliminating all formsof discrimination in the provision ofour service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourageapplications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islanderpeoples, peoplefrom culturally diverse backgrounds and peoplewith disabilities. WA Health supportsflexible working practices within the context of a high-qualityhealth service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environmentacross all buildings, grounds and vehicles. Whilst this selectionprocess will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it mayalso be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout thehealth service. In addition to this, should the successfulapplicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the nextmost 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 recruitmentdecision. Lodgement issystem generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not beaccepted. LATE OR EMAILAPPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. 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