Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Mental Health Salary : RN SRN Level 3 $137,294 pro rata Location : Murdoch Unit / Division : Fiona Stanley Hospital > Mental Health Work Type : Permanent - Part Time Position No : Closing Date : 4 : 00 PM This is a Permanent Part-Time appointment at 72 hours per fortnight. This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine. SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan. Currently we are seeking a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health Emergency Department to join our team. The successful applicant will : In partnership with the Mental Health Leadership team and be responsible for the delivery of quality patient care within their speciality. Support the Mental Health Nursing team by supervising the delivery of quality patient care, through developing standards of practice, implementing changes to clinical practice, education of staff and initiating research and quality improvement activities. Be responsible for the provision of an emergency department service within their area of expertise assigned to customers within the ED and Hospital. As a senior nurse have professional accountability to the Mental Health Director of Nursing and Midwifery and provide mentorship and role modelling for nurses and contribute to the advancement of the profession, in keeping with the vision and values for Fiona Stanley Nursing Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family / carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below : Your application should include: A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter A statement addressing the selection criteria The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements) : Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave / assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location-based allowances For further information. Eligibility Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments). WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process. This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. #J-18808-Ljbffr