Clinical Nurse

Join to apply for the Clinical Nurse - Mental Health role at South Metropolitan Health Service. This is a permanent full‑time, permanent part‑time, fixed‑term full‑time, and fixed‑term part‑time appointment, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We currently have 4 FTEs to fill the positions across the South Metropolitan Mental Health Service. Job Responsibilities As part of a multidisciplinary team, you provide clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence‑based nursing recovery‑focused care is delivered to patients. You facilitate and promote patient safety and quality of care in the community setting. The Clinical Nurse practices within their scope of practice, considerate of the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s Nursing Practice Decision Flowchart. Your Application Should Include A copy of your current CV and a Cover Letter A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2–3 pages The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on for immediate assistance during business hours. Employee Benefits Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance Flexible working arrangements Flexible leave arrangements Other professional and location‑based allowances For further information, click here. Eligibility 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 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. Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most 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 recruitment decision. Important: LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00 pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Contact Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Jo‑Anne Van Bilsen, Team Leader on 08 9431 3333. #J-18808-Ljbffr