Are you an energetic, innovative mental health clinician looking for your next opportunity with a leading educational mental health facility?
Want to work close to the beach on a tree-covered campus?
If you are a dynamic clinician who wants to put patient care at the forefront of what you do, are solution focused, and desire to lead a team to achieving great outcomes, then look no further.
About This Role The Clinical Nurse Specialist – Mental Health coordinates clinical activity within their unit.
Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, they ensure delivery of safe, quality patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities The CNS works Monday-Friday in an allocated ward at Graylands Hospital situated in Mount Claremont.
As part of the leadership team your responsibilities include: ensuring evidence-based practices are utilised in support of safe, quality care.
ensuring risk management processes are employed in care planning and patients reviews.
undertaking investigations.
monitoring compliance with reporting management systems.
providing professional development support to staff.
the provision of a safe working environment.
This role reports to the Nurse Manager – Mental Health and provides clinical supervision to Clinical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses and Assistants in Nursing.
What We Are Looking For We are looking for people who are driven, resilient, and positive.
You will have experience in mental health nursing and research, as well as skills and a genuine interest in providing support and supervision to a team, who is not afraid to question and challenge the status quo.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still.
At NMHS, we aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values: Care, Respect, Innovation, Teamwork and Integrity.
During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
NMHS is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of our Aboriginal Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this process.
Ready to apply?
Applications Are Made Online.
Your Application Should Include: Your resume that outlines: your experience and expertise as a Mental Health Nurse Clinician, experience in a supervisory role to demonstrate your leadership qualities, and evidence of your involvement in research in evidence-based nursing practice.
the names and contact details of two (2) referees.
It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current or recent supervisor.
DO NOT include a statement addressing the selection criteria.
If you wish to provide a short (1 page cover letter), it is optional but should reference the detail we are seeking in your resume above.
Allow enough time to complete the online application process and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
NMHS upholds the social model of disability.
If you have any access needs or require adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Neil Rigby by phone 08 61596587 or email ******.
Want to know more about this role?
We encourage you to contact Neil Rigby, A/Coordinator of Nursing 08 6159 6587, ******.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
Appointments may be made from this pool until 29/12/2025.
Eligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions after or on, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
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What We Offer In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits: Generous salary packaging.
Diverse and inclusive culture.
Discounted public transport.
A smoke-free environment.
Flexible leave arrangements.
Professional development opportunities.
Paid study leave.
Flexible working arrangements.
Continuous learning.
Professional and location-based allowances.
NMHS supports flexible working practices and consideration will be given to flexible work options, where operationally appropriate.
About The NMHS North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) fosters an environment of equity and inclusion and strives to ensure everyone experiences a sense of belonging.
We celebrate the rich diversity of our community and are committed to recruiting a team that is reflective of those we care for.
We encourage anyone who aligns with our values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, Innovation and Care to apply for this role.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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