Clinical Nurse Consultant - Acute Care and Response Team
Nursing - Community, Maternal & Child Health (Healthcare & Medical)Government - State (Government & Defence)Full time$129,144 per annum plus applicable penalty ratesThis is a permanent full-time position; fixed term and part time options may be available. We have 3 opportunities currently available on the team.We are building Acute Care & Response Teams (ACRT) to serve the north, south and east metro regional areas. The current vacancies are on our East ACRT which serves the Bentley, Armadale and Midland areas. If you are only interested in north or south metro regional areas, please apply and nominate your preferred location, and we will reach out to you when available vacancies arise.About the Acute Care & Response Team (ACRT):CAMHS is set to transform its services in line with
ICA Taskforce recommendations
. The ACRT is a new service model, arising from the ICA Taskforce. The team will provide a step up in intensity of service to children and adolescents experiencing a crisis or deterioration in their mental health. This will include assessment, safety planning and short-term stabilisation, planning for ongoing care, and supplementary care for children with severe and enduring mental ill health to provide the care the child needs in a community setting reducing the need for hospital presentations. The East ACRT will provide a service to children and adolescents who live in the eastern region of the Perth metropolitan area (Bentley, Swan, Midland, Armadale).As mental health conditions can deeply impact the emotional and social well-being of children and their families, our holistic and child-centred approach is designed to assist families and is focused on participation and engagement.As a clinician on the team, you’ll be required to conduct home and community visits during business hours and on a rostered basis, including after hours and on weekends, based on operational needs. You’ll be part of a team that prioritises patient and staff safety and receive training and ongoing supervision.Please see the video below of some of the amazing work done by our teams in the Community.About the Role:As the
Clinical Nurse Consultant
you’ll have a dual role, comprising of both clinical and managerial responsibilities. The CNC will be the team leader of the ACRT and manage a large and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You’ll also be responsible for relationship building, service planning, staff training and development, and continuous improvement.What you will bring:Extensive experience as a senior clinical nurse within a mental health settingExperience working in a community setting is valuableFlexibility and adaptability in leading the development of a new serviceAbility to work collaboratively across internal and external teams, services and stakeholdersRegistration as a Registered Nurse by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required. Possession of, or significant progression toward the attainment of a post graduate qualification in area of specialty is desired.How to ApplyWe welcome your application via the ‘ Apply for Job’
button. Your application should contain the following:A statement addressing
selection criteria
as per the
Job Description Form
in no more than 3 pages maximum. A font size of Arial 12 is preferred (using the Situation, Task, Action, Result (STAR) Method).A copy of your current CV and cover letter outlining your most recent and relevant work experience.Evidence of current registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.Provide the names and email contact details of
two professional referees
one of which is your current or previous (within the last 2 years) direct Line Manager. Please note that colleagues will not be accepted as a professional reference.Help in submitting your application:
If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77
for immediate assistance during business hours.Selection Criteria:
Please see the attached
Job Description Form .Eligibility to Apply:
Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants that meet immigration requirements may also be considered.Other Conditions:
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.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.About our CAMHS DirectoratesCommunity CAMHS
– Community CAMHS offers mental health assessment and multidisciplinary intervention for children and young people up to the age of 18 years.Specialist Services and Day Programs
– The Specialist Services and Day Programs consists of Complex Attention and Hyperactivity Disorder Service, Multisystemic Therapy, Pathways and Touchstone. These programs support children and young people who have complex mental health needs.Acute CAMHS
– Acute CAMHS, based at Perth Children’s Hospital has a mental health inpatient unit (Ward 5A), Paediatric Consultation Liaison, Eating Disorder Service and Gender Diversity Service.CAHS values:
To achieve our vision of
healthy kids, healthy communities , CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of
Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.
During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with the values. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the person named in this advert.WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS 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.In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.Applying from another state or overseas?We offer generous initiatives to support international and interstate recruitment and expedite employment for critical workforce shortages if you chose to move to Western Australia. This includes travel exemptions and financial incentives for eligible international and interstate applicants to cover flight and relocation costs.CAMHS is willing to consider providing visa sponsorship opportunities for suitable applicants.For Assistance
including any adjustment needed to accommodate a disability and confidential enquiries – please contact the Strategic Talent Acquisition Recruitment Team (START) service via email:  you apply for this position, please read the attached job application information sheet which contains important information.Lodgment is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.Report this job advert
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