This is a Recruitment Pool for future Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time or Casual appointments with the possibility of extension(s).

Assessment of applicants to fill vacancies will be conducted in the week commencing  12  October 2020 by a North Metropolitan Mental Health Service selection panel. To be considered in  Round 1 of assessments your application will need to be submitted by  Friday, 9 October 2020 .

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.

WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility to Apply:  Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector.

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.This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications, and will assess on a regular basis.

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 31/12/2021.

Area Profile:  North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) provides timely access to high quality health care, embracing acknowledged best practice to deliver improved clinical outcomes in the face of rising challenges for all healthcare providers. The NMHS comprises a mix of tertiary, specialist and generalist hospitals. Our north metropolitan catchment area covers almost 1000 square kilometres. Our population represents about 28 per cent of Western Australia’s total, and is projected to grow to more than 0.9 million by 2031. For further information about NMHS visit: http://www.nmahs.health.wa.gov.au/ 

At NMHS we aim to deliver across our core values;  Care, Respect, Innovation, Team work & Integrity

Position Profile: North Metropolitan Mental Health Service is seeking suitably qualified and experienced Clinical Nurse candidates to join their dynamic team at the Subiaco Clinic. The successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, provide clinical and professional expertise to ensure comprehensive evidence based nursing care is delivered to patients in a community environment. The successful incumbent will also facilitate and promote patient safety and quality of care and also provide leadership and direction to junior nursing staff.

Employee Benefits:  In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

9.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 

Access to generous salary packaging arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Flexible leave arrangements

Other professional and location based allowances

Selection Criteria:  Please see the attached Job Description Form.